Types of Courts Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
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What was the Prerogative Court
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A court where sovereign powers are exercised.
Have judges nominated by monarchy
2
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What is the Royal Court
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Consisted of monarchs friends and advisors
3
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What is the Privy Council
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Consisted of the monarchies chosen advisors
Exchequer, Treasurer, Chancery
4
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What is the Star Chamber
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Court used to enforce royal laws
Known for lack of legal formality and arbitrary judges
5
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What is the Chancery
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Court which sets rules in order to avoid harshness in common courts
6
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What is the Exchequer
A
Department responsible for public money
