Elizabethan Goverment Flashcards
(11 cards)
What did the Privy Council do?
Advised the Queen, enforced her wishes, monitored other government bodies.
Who chose members of the Privy Council?
Queen Elizabeth I.
Where was the Privy Council based?
In the royal court.
Who made up the House of Lords?
Nobles and bishops chosen by the Queen.
Who made up the House of Commons?
Elected nobility and gentry (few people could vote).
Who attended the royal court?
Courtiers—nobility, friends, and close servants of the Queen.
What did courtiers do?
Entertain the Queen and try to influence her
Who were Lord Lieutenants?
Nobles appointed by the Queen to control counties.
What did Lord Lieutenants do?
Train militias, enforce policies, supervise JPs.
Who were Justices of the Peace (JPs)?
Wealthy landowners maintaining law and order.
What were the responsibilities of JPs?
Collected poor relief, judged serious crimes, enforced policies.
