Did Elizabeth lose control of Parliament?

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How many times did Elizabeth call Parliament?
13 times during her 45 year reign
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One reason Elizabeth called Parliament?
To help pass Acts of Parliament - laws which were approved by House of Parliament and the monarch
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Second reason Elizabeth called Parliament?
To approve taxes, which could only be collected if Parliament agreed to them
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Third reason Elizabeth called Parliament?
To provide her with support and advice - it was useful for monarchs to know the opinions of MPs and win their support
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If there was difficulties, what did Elizabeth do?
Use the Royal Veto (her power to reject a law) or close Parliament
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To help pass Acts of Parliament - laws which were approved by House of Parliament and the monarch

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One reason Elizabeth called Parliament?

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To approve taxes, which could only be collected if Parliament agreed to them

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Card 4

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To provide her with support and advice - it was useful for monarchs to know the opinions of MPs and win their support

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Card 5

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Use the Royal Veto (her power to reject a law) or close Parliament

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