government

Cards (30)

  • When was Elizabeth crowned queen?
    January 15th, 1559
  • What characterized Elizabeth's coronation event?

    It was a popular event with festivities
  • How did Elizabeth portray her royal image?
    Through royal portraits and royal progresses
  • What was the royal court during Elizabeth's reign?
    Centre of all political power
  • Who comprised the royal court?
    Queen's inner circle, ladies, advisers
  • What role did the royal court play during royal progresses?
    It traveled with the queen
  • How did Elizabeth maintain loyalty among her ministers?
    Through patronage of land and positions
  • What was the privy council?
    Body of advisers and ministers
  • Who were privy councillors chosen from?
    Noble and gentry class
  • How often did the privy council meet?
    2-3 times a week
  • Did Elizabeth usually attend privy council meetings?
    No, she did not usually attend
  • What did Elizabeth rely on for local governance?
    A trusted body of officials
  • Who held the post of lord lieutenant?
    A wealthy landowner
  • What was the role of the lord lieutenant?
    Kept the queen informed about local affairs
  • What was the sheriff responsible for?
    Legal affairs in each county
  • What duties did the sheriff perform?
    Appointing juries and collecting taxes
  • What was the role of justices of the peace?
    Maintained law and order locally
  • What responsibilities did justices of the peace have?
    Licensing beggars and fixing prices
  • What were the duties of a parish constable?
    General policing and night watch duties
  • What did the overseer of the poor rate do?
    Organized and collected local taxes
  • When did parliament meet?
    When the queen called it
  • What are the two houses of parliament?
    House of Lords and House of Commons
  • Who made up the House of Lords?
    About 100 lords, bishops, judges
  • Who comprised the House of Commons?
    About 450 MPs elected by landowners
  • Why did Elizabeth call parliament?
    For money, acts, support, and advice
  • What control did the queen have over the House of Commons?
    Appointed the speaker and topics debated
  • What discussions were not allowed in parliament?
    Her possible marriage discussions
  • What financial expectation was placed on Tudor monarchs?
    To use their own finances for costs
  • What economic condition affected Elizabeth's reign?
    High inflation increased financial needs
  • How did local taxes change during Elizabeth's reign?
    They rose sharply for poor relief