Elizabeth and the Government

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  • Created on: 19-11-19 19:31
Privy Council
There were 19 different privy council members. They met 3 times a week to advise Elizabeth, carry out her decisions and check what the JP's were doing.
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The Court
Consisted of nobles and advisers. They had no power but could influence the king/queen. Their role was to entertain or advise the monarch.
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Justices of Peace (JP's)
Made up of Lords and Lieutenants and had a important role of carrying out policies by the government and keeping the law and order.
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Parliament
Made up of House of Lords and House of Commons. Lords were noblemen and Commons were MP's. Their role was to grant taxation and pass laws.
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Elizabeth I
The Monarch was head of the government.
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The Court

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Consisted of nobles and advisers. They had no power but could influence the king/queen. Their role was to entertain or advise the monarch.

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Justices of Peace (JP's)

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Card 4

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Parliament

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Card 5

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Elizabeth I

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