who had power? Flashcards
which 4 groups had power?
Lord Lieutenants
Justices of the Peace
Privy council
Parliament
who were Lord Lieutenants appointed by?
the queen
what was the role of Lord Lieutenants?
running a particular area of the country
raising a militia to fight if needed
many were on the Privy Council
what did the Justices of the Peace do?
several in every country
maintained order and enforced law
who was Parliament made up of?
the House of Commons and the House of Lords
what did Parliament have influence over?
influence over tax and could pass laws
when were Parliament called?
Elizabeth could choose when to call Parliament
who was the Privy Council led by?
the Secretary of State
did Elizabeth have to listen to Parliament?
no- she could choose to ignore their advice
who was the Privy Council appointed of?
the most powerful landowners- to prevent rebellion
what were the Privy Council involved with?
the day-to-day running of the country
what happened if the Privy Council was united?
Elizabeth could not go against them- however they were rarely united as there were many secret enemies
what did William Cecil and Francis Walsingham serve as?
the secretary of state
