Government And Society Flashcards
(11 cards)
what does E inherit?
Catholic advisors
Who did eleizabeth appoint as groups?
House of Lords-nobleman/bishops
House of Commons-elected
Parliament-passed laws,taxes,rarely argued with E
What were large landowners appointed as?
Justices of the peace
Where justices of the peace paid, why?
No, it was in their interest to maintain law and order in the area
Who are Lord lieutenants?
Nobleman appointed to the government
- governed English courtiers
-raised golden malitia if needed
-oversaw law being followed
Who were appointed in the courts?
E’s friends and advisors
-showed off her wealth
-made her look good
-gave her advice
-also members of privy
Who were appointed to privy council?
Nobility
Friends
-monitored parliament
-made sure justices of the peace did their jobs
What is golden malitia?
Why was society unequal?
There were vagrants
What were aspects of law?
Local watchman- report actions of justices of the peace
-drunk/not attending church = dragged by justices of peace
crimes = court
