Henry VII's Government
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- Created on: 01-05-17 13:32
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- Henry VII's Government
- The Council
- They were there to: Advise the King. Administer the realm on the king's behalf. Make legal judgement.
- 227 attended during 1485-1509
- Working council-6 or 7 members
- No established rules or procedecures
- The Council Learned
- Developed more in the second half of his reign.
- Function: Maintain the king's revenue. Exploit his prerogative rights.
- Richard Empson and Edmund Dudley
- Created enemies
- Downfall brought rejoicing to the streets
- Court and Household
- Heavily relied on the royal court.
- Lord Chamberain = Power and Trust
- Parliament
- Included the House of Commons and Lords
- Main Function: Pass Laws. Grant taxation to the Crown.
- Henry's Parliaments
- 1st: Nov 1485- Mar 1486
- 2nd: Nov 1487- Dec 1487
- 3rd: Jan 1489- Feb 1490
- 4th: Oct 1491- Mar 1492
- 5th: Oct 1495- Dec 1495
- 6th: Jan 1497- Mar 1497
- 7th: Jan 1504- Apr 1504
- Only the King could call parliament
- First 2 parliaments passed numerous Acts of Attainder.
- 1st Parliament granted tonnage and poundage for life
- Operated effectively
- Star Chamber
- Created by Star Chamber Act in 1487
- Responsible for prosecuting anyone who: Behaved in a rebellious manner. A lawless manner.
- Henry made little use of them.
- More developed under Wolsey.
- Privy Council
- Group of advisers.
- Nobility, Church, Lawyers and royal household officers.
- Central administrative body.
- Dealing with grievances from individuals.
- 40 or 50 people.
- Attendance at meetings were lower.
- The Council
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