Government

• Court:

  Group of people who lived near/with the Monarch

  • Entertain monarch
  • Display wealth and power
  • Key servants and advisors
• Privy Council:

  Made up of courtiers and advisers

  19 members chosen by the Monarch

  • Debated issues
  • Made sure the Monarch's decision was carried out
  • Oversaw law and order
  • Monitored Justice of the Peace and Parliament
• Parliament

  Made of Lords and Commons

  • Granted taxations
  • Passed laws
  • Offered advice to Monarch
• Lords Lieutenant:

  One chosen to maintain Monarch's power and defences

  • In charge of raising and training local military
  • Oversaw enforcement of politics
• Justice of the Peace:

  Landowners who kept law and order in local area. Unpaid and reported to privy council

  • Ensured social and economic policies were carried out
  • Part of local government