Elizabeth I And Her Goverment Flashcards
When was elizabeths coronation
15 january 1559
Why did elizabeth have royal portraits made of her?
To display herself as a powerful and rich
Also she would send messages through this to:
- suiters
- other countries
Why/when did she do royal progresses?
So she would be seen by her people but also she would get to see them and keep an eye on them
This would last about 10 weeks
What was the royal court
It was the center if political power
It consisted of the queens inner circle
The royal court travelled with her for the progresses
Factions in the royal court
Most important faction and why
As the nobels attempted to win the favour of the wueen factions developed brtween nobels
Willam cecil and Robert dudley
Cecil was a modrate protastant who was causious with government spending and wanted to avoid cost on foreign wars
Dudley was a purtain who wabted to get involved in the wars
What was the functions of the privy council
Manage day-to-day goverment if the realm
Advise the wueen
Consider petitons from individuals
What was the local government
Lord lieutenant
And the sheriff
Trusted body of officials that Elizabeth relyed on to ensure that her rule was respected and that law and order was maintained
This was a wealthy land owner that kept the Queen informed about what was happening in their area They supervised Justices Of Peace
They delt with legal affairs such as appoiing juries delivering prisoners to court and supervision of the taxed
Justics of peace what did they do
Fices prices/wages
Administing the poor law
Overseeing the maintainability of the highway
Parish constable
Upaid tradesmen, carry a rnage if tasks under the close supervision of JPs
They were watching out for vagabonds
Night watchmen patrolling the streets
The role if parliament
Why and when did they meet
They met 13 time in the 35 years of the queen being on throne
When they did meet it was for 3 main reason:
- To help pass acts of Parliament
- To approve/collect taxes
- To provide her with support or advise
What kind of ruler was Elizabeth
Independent
Determined
Hard working
Cautious and doesnt like to make hige changes
How successful was the Elizabethean government
- Elizabeth was a strong monach which resulted in a strong Parliament especially in the 1570s and 1580s
- Her strong and volatile character help her keep her powerful nobels under control
- Central government the queen used the power of patronage to ensure loyalty and efficient service
- Local government worked well with the help of unpaid amateur officers like lord lieutenant and more
