The Power Of The Government Flashcards
(26 cards)
How did Elizabeth rule?
Using patronage
Whats patronage?
The queen is chosen by god, she could appoint who she wants to help her rule usually being the nobilty
From which sector of society were usually the ones she appointed?
Nobility
What consequences could the nobility face if they offended Elizabeth?
She could revoke their roles if they offended her
Who did the nobility appoint to official roles,following the queens orders?
Nobility then appointed gentry,
Who did the gentry consist of?
It consisted of knights,lawyers and wealthy merchants
What did the gentry do?
They managed locality
How did the basis of power in Elizabethan times differ from the contemporary concept of ability-based authority?
Unlike contemporary times power wasnt based on abilties but relationships, friendships and favours
What was the court?
Centre to royal power, comprised of nobles and favoured gentry
When did court meet?
It convened whenever Elizabeth was there
What was Elizabeths main palace in London?
with Whitehall in London being her main palace. Despite having over sixty residences, she frequented palaces like Whitehall, Windsor, Nonsuch, Greenwich, and Richmond.
Why were the courts limited to Six weeks?
Due to drainage issues
How did Elizabeth treat her favourite courtiers?
Providing them with palace rooms whilst others were directed to find lodgings nearby
How did Elizabeth treat her favourite courtiers?
Providing them with palace rooms whilst others were directed to find lodgings nearby
What happened to courtiers who displeased the queen?
They could be promptly sent away
How did Elizabeth use the court to showcase her power?
She utilised the court to showcase her power by featuring dances, feasts,plays and tournaments
Was court life leisures during Elizabeths reign?
It wasn’t merely leisure as it served as a stage for Elizabeth to impress nobles with her wealth and power
Why did Elizabeth engage in various activities like dancing, riding, and hunting at court?
She did this to show her intellect
Why did Elizabeth rely on her nobles, and what roles did they play in her governance?
She relied on nobles to control land and gauge public mood also reinforcing their need to gain a favour
Why was attendance at court important for nobles?
By attending court they sought the opportunity to gain a favour helping to build a support network
What was the purpose of Elizabeth’s broad distribution of favor among nobles?
Elizabeth’s broad favor distribution aimed at controlling and limiting the power of greater nobles, contributing to the stability of her reign through a mix of favor and firmness.
How did Elizabeth maintain loyalty, even allowing Catholics to attend court despite her Protestant stance?
Notably, she allowed Catholics to attend court, showcasing a strategic approach to maintaining loyalty despite her Protestant stance.
What was the privy council?
Elizabeth formed the Privy Council, a group of trusted advisers. Members of the Privy Council, known as privy councillors, could be dismissed by Elizabeth if they displeased her.
What was the role of the privy council?
It was a group of wealthy nobleman who provided advise on domestic and foreign matters. She minimised the number to 19 men to reduce conflict
