changes to parliament from 1547-1558

Question 1

What happened to membership of parliament

Answer 1

Commons increased

Lords increased

During Mary’s reign protestants where replaced by loyal marians and catholics

Question 2

What happened to attendance of parliament

Answer 2

• Absenteeism was an issue in Mary’s reign

Question 3

What happened to legislation in parliament

Answer 3

• The commons gained influence

Question 4

Counterpoints to parliament changes

Answer 4

• The crown continued to engineer statutory changes
• Parliament was still an instrument of unity
• The crown and the governing elite acting as partners in the governance of the kingdom