Elizabeth 1 And Politics Flashcards
(22 cards)
Between what years did Elizabeth 1 live ?
1533-1603
Between what years did Elizabeth 1 reign ?
1558-1603
Who was Elizabeth 1 succeeded by ?
James 1 (MQOS’s son)
What type of ruler was she seen as ?
Competent and careful
What type of monarchy was under Elizabeth 1 ?
An absolute monarchy
What two parts did parliament consist of ?
An upper House of Lords and an elected House of Commons
True or false the queen was called at request of the parliament ?
False- the parliament was called at the request of the queen
What power did the monarch have over acts of parliament ?
The monarch could veto any and all acts
Who were matters mostly decided by ?
The privy council and the queen
Royal representatives were appointed in every what ?
County
What were the justices of the peace ?
People who prevented and punished crimes ?
What were sheriffs ?
They acted as an early police force
What did the lords lieutenant do ?
Organised and maintained militia
What were the regional councils ?
Councils that ruled over regions far from London
What were the royal court ?
The center of royal power
What type of system did the royal court use in the handing out of jobs and titles by the monarch ?
The patronage system
Where did the royal court meet ?
Wherever the queen was and they followed her from residence to residence
Why did Elizabeth use patronage and the court system ?
To ensure obedience and loyalty from nobles bishops and the gentry
What were the privy council ?
A group of senior ministers appointed by Elizabeth
How many times weekly did the privy council meet ?
Between 3 and 7
Who led the privy council ?
The Secretary of State
What did the privy council do ?
They gave a range of opinions of issues of the day and carried out routine administration
