ENGLAND GOVERNED 1445

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  • Created on: 10-04-17 19:30
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  • How was England governed in 1445?
    • The nobility
      • No army or police-nobles relied upon
      • Justices of the Peace
      • Oyer and Terminer
      • Advisers to the king
      • Weak king = over mighty nobles
    • The King's Household
      • Responsible for looking after the king
      • Lord Chamberlain-most senior person
        • Decided who saw the king-influence vital for nobles
      • King's task to control factions at court and make a balance
    • Parliament
      • Only met when the king wanted
      • Brief sessions focused on money for the king
      • Very limited powers
        • Some power as the king couldn't change laws or raise taxes without consent
    • The King
      • Expected to lead army in war
      • Had considerable rights
        • Parliament meetings, patronage and resources
      • Decided on relations and war
  • The King
    • Expected to lead army in war
    • Had considerable rights
      • Parliament meetings, patronage and resources
    • Decided on relations and war

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