Elizabeth I: Key Terms - Parliament

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patronage
a system of employment and favours based on knowing people personally
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parliament
law making body made up of Commons and Lords
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House of Commons
made up of gentry chosen by nobles
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House of Lords
made up of nobles and Bishops
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government
group of people running the country
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divine right
the monarch's power comes from God
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nobles
people of aristocratic or high birth
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gentry
land owning people who generally didn't have titles
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courtier
member of the court
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policies
a course of action
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privy council
small group of advisors close to the Queen
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privy chamber
Queen's personal rooms
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heir
next in line to the throne
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rebellion
attempt to remove the ruler/monarch
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proclamation
official announcement
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succession
arrangement of who takes the throne following the Queen's death
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foreign policy
dealing with other nations
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monopolies
rights to import and sell certain goods
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quarter session
local court held four times a year
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propaganda
spreading a one sided message widely
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censorship
preventing people from saying or publishing whatever they like
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law making body made up of Commons and Lords

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parliament

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made up of gentry chosen by nobles

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made up of nobles and Bishops

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group of people running the country

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