Society and Gov

• The Court - Noblemen who acted as monarch's advisers/friends. Displayed monarch's power/wealth. Members could also be in the Privy Council.
• Privy Council - Nobility who helped govern country. Monitored parliament, JPs and oversaw law, order and security of the country.
• Justices of the Peace - Large landowners appointed by the government. Kept law/order locally and heard court cases.
• Lord Lieutenants - Noblemen appointed by the government who governed countries and raised the local militia.
• Militia - A force of ordinary men raised to defend the country in an emergency.
• Parliament - Advised government. Passed laws and approved taxes (extraordinary taxation).

  House of Lords - Noblemen and bishops

  House of Commons - Elected, though few could vote
• Extraordinary taxation - Extra taxes to pay for unexpected expenses like war.
• Elizabeth did not possess complete power - she could not pass laws or raise taxes without parliament's approval/agreement.
• SOCIETY - Countryside (90%)

  1. Nobility
  2. Gentry
  3. Yeoman Farmers
  4. Tenant Farmers
  5. Landless + Labouring poor
  6. Homeless/Vagrants
• SOCIETY - Towns (10%)

  1. Merchants
  2. Professionals
  3. Business Owners
  4. Craftsmen
  5. Unskilled Labourers/Unemployed
• You owed respect/obedience to those above you in society and had a duty of care for those below.