Potential Sources of Friction in Britain in 1603
Key sources of friction in Britain 1603
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- Potential Sources of Friction in Britain in 1603
- Common law
- NOT CLEARLY DEFINED
- Is the king ABOVE the law or subject to it?
- King could try to over-ride it or ignore it
- Prerogative Courts
- e.g. Star Chamber
- King's courts
- Can he use it to abuse his power e.g. lock up people who he doesn't like?
- Rights of Parliament
- e.g. free speech, freedom from arrest
- The Church
- Controlled by the King
- Influence of King in ceremonies etc.
- Conflict with Puritans and Presbyterians (don't want bishops)
- Local Issues
- No civil service
- How effective are they?
- Are the instructions being carried out?
- Corruption
- Advisors
- Parliament?
- Court?
- Finance
- Taxes
- Can be granted by Parliament
- King's other sources of income
- e.g. monopolies, wardships, impositions
- Patronage?
- Expensive
- How fair?
- EXPECTATIONS (high)
- Taxes
- Common law
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