Government

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Abbie Webbe

Cards (21)

What did the council do? 
Advise the king, administered the realm on his behalf, made legal judgments
3 types of councillor 
Nobel, Churchmen, Laymen
What was the council? 
6/7 members, council of advisers, supported the king in making key decisions, permanent body
When was the Council Learned established? 
Second half of Henrys reign
What was The Council Learned function? 
Maintained the kings revenue, exploited his prerogative rights, made the system of bonds and recognisances
What was the Court comprised off? 
The household proper, The Chamber
What did the household proper do? 
Responsible for looking after the king, guests and courtiers, supervised by Lord Steward
What did the Chamber do? 
Presided over by Lord Chamberlain, often spoke for the monarch, member of the kings council
When did Henry remodel the Chamber to the Privy Chamber? 
1495
What was the privy chamber? 
Protected by his most intimate servants, where Henry could retreat into, cut Henry off from many of his traditional contacts
What was Parliament comprised of? 
House of Commons, House of Lords (more important)
Who could call Parliament? 
Only the king
When did Henry VII first call Parliament? 
November 1485
How many times did Henry VII call Parliament? 
Seven times, 5 in the first 10 years of his reign, only 2 in the last 14 years
What were early Parliaments concerned with? 
National Security, Raising Revenue
Who was Regional Government controlled by? 
The nobility
Who controlled the North-West? 
The Stanleys
Who ruled the North-East? 
Earl of Northumberland until 1489 the the Earl of Surry
What were Justices of the Peace (JPs) 
Unpaid and local gentry, met 4 times a year to deliver judgement on quarter sessions, responsible for routine administration
Where were the most serious cases heard? 
Courts of Assize
What did the Court of King's Bench deal with? 
Appeals from quarter sessions & courts of assize, could overturn the decisions from lesser courts