Henry VII - Government Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
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What was the King’s Council?
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- A group of advisors chosen by the king, usually from the nobility or the church.
- They were a central administrative body, and acted as a court.
- Henry was rarely present but they acted on his behalf
2
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What was the Council Learned and why did it become so important?
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- Set up in 1495
- a sub committee of the privy council with legal training to defend the king’s rights as feudal landlord, ensuring that all feudal debts were paid.
- They had no jury and acted as both investigators and judges when supervising the collection of bonds and recognisances.
3
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What was the Privy Chamber?
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- A group of close informal advisors of the king, chosen by the king with the closest access to him (and highest influence)
- Henry distrusted the nobility and was paranoid about rebellions
4
Q
What were two different parts to the court?
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- The Royal Household
- The Chamber
5
Q
What were the three main functions of Parliament?
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- to recognise the title of the king
- pass attainders and taxes
- give grants
6
Q
How many times did Parliament meet during Henry’s reign?
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7
7
Q
What did Henry gain from Parliament?
A
he only used parliament for his own gain and to increase his power
8
Q
Who were Justices of the Peace and what did they do?
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- Chief local government officers in control of law and order.
- There were 18 per county.
9
Q
Why was justice and the maintenance of peace so important to Henry?
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It further consolidated his power (no peace = rebellions = overthrowal)
10
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What were bonds and recognisances?
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- Henry VII’s bonds were written agreements in which people promised to pay a sum of money if they failed to carry out their promises.
- Recognisances were a formal acknowledgement of a debt or an obligation that already existed, with the understanding to pay money if this obligation was not met.
- Between 1485 and 1509, 36 out of 62 noble families gave bonds and/or recognisances to Henry.
11
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How were bonds and recognisances used to restore law and order?
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Bonds disabled Henry VII’s nobility
