Advised the King on matters of the state, administered law and order and to control local government
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What did Henry do to improve the efficiency of central government?
He used smaller committees within the council
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What were the smaller committees within the council and their functions?
1. Took responsibility for the Acts of Livery and maintenance. 2. Court of General Surveyors audited the revenue of Crown Lands. 3. the Council Learned in Law - responsible for wardship and feudal dues
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Why was the Council Learned in Law disliked?
It's connection with Bonds and Recognisance - by the end of H's reign it became the most detested institution of Henry's government but also his most important part
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Who were the three men who were part of the Regional Council?
1.Thomas Howard, Earl of Surrey - Council of the North 2. Jasper Tudor, Due of Bedford - Council of Wales and the Marches 3. Sir Edward Poyning - Council of Ireland
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Who were the two most important royal officials in each county?
The Sheriff and the Justices of Peace
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How long were the Justice of the Peace appointed for?
For life
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How frequently were Sheriffs selected?
Annually
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The Sheriffs were the Crown's representatives for each county, what were they responsible for?
1. Management of parliamentary elections 2. Peace keeping and the detention of criminals
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JP's governed and dispensed justice in courts known as quarter sessions. What did they have the power to do?
1. Arrest, try and imprison 2. Issue punishments including the death penalty
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Where were serious offences such as treason and rebellion tried at?
The courts of assize
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What was the highest criminal court?
Court of the kings bench - it could override decisions made at the quarter sessions and assize courts
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On how many occasions was parliament summoned?
On 7 occasions when Henry was least secured - mostly needed to pass acts of attainder
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Card 2
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What did Henry do to improve the efficiency of central government?
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He used smaller committees within the council
Card 3
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What were the smaller committees within the council and their functions?
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Card 4
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Why was the Council Learned in Law disliked?
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Card 5
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Who were the three men who were part of the Regional Council?
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