Elizabeth and her court Flashcards
(6 cards)
How long did Elizabeth I reign
1558-1603
Who had power in her court
Lord l…:
-appointed by the q…
-responsible for r… a particular a… of the c…
-responsible for raising a m… to f…
-many served on the p… council
J… of the peace:
-responsible for m… order and e… the law
P… council:
-responsible for the d… to day running of the c…
-she could appoint who she w…, but had to appoint the most p… landowners
—>to prevent r…
-if the council was u… it was almost impossible for her to d… with them
-led by the s… of the state
-William C… and W… were both 2 k… figures who both served as s… of the state
P…:
-made up of the House of L… and House of C…
-had influence over t…
-responsible for p… laws
-she could c… who was in it
-could i… their a…
Lord lieutenants:
-appointed by the queen
-responsible for running a particular area of the country
-responsible for raising a militia to fight
-many served on the privy council
Justices of the peace:
-responsible for maintaining order and enforcing the law
Privy council:
-responsible for the day to day running of the country
-she could appoint who she wished, but had to appoint the most powerful landowners
—>to prevent rebellion
-if the council was united it was almost impossible for her to disagree with them
-led by the secretary of the state
-William Cecil and Walsingham were both 2 key figures who both served as secretary of the state
Parliament:
-made up of the House of Lords and House of Commons
-had influence over tax
-responsible for passing laws
-she could chose who was in it
-could ignore their advice
How did Elizabeth ensure support
Patronage
What was patronage
When Elizabeth would award t…, land, m… and other powerful p… and money-m… opportunities in e… for support
When Elizabeth would award titles, land, monopolies and other powerful positions and money-making opportunities in exchange for support
Who was Queen Elizabeth Is parents
Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII
