Parliament Flashcards
When was the reformation parliament
1529-1536
What happened during the reformation parliament
Legislation was passed in areas of government and the church through statute law for the first time
What became recognised - reformation parliament
Statute law made by the King in Parliament represented the ultimate authority in England and Wales.
What was statute law
Statute law created in parliament could only be overturned through a subsequent act of parliament
When act of succession (3)
April 1534
Henry and Catherine marriage void
Succession vested in children with Anne
When act of supremacy (3+)
November 1534
Legislative force to royal supremacy
Stated the king was supreme head of the church if engaged = confirmed break from Rome