government

• What was the role of the Privy Council during Elizabeth I's reign?

  It advised the queen on government decisions and policies
• What were the two houses of Parliament during Elizabeth I's reign?

  House of Lords and House of Commons
• Who were the Justices of the Peace?

  They were appointed by the government to hear court cases
• What was the role of parish clergy in village life?

  They conducted church services and provided guidance to the community
• What was a tithe in Elizabethan England?

  A tax worth 10% of a person's income or goods