Key features of Henry VIII's government

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The Royal Household
Consisted of Henry, his family and servants needed to care for the Royal Family. Not a physical building, just a group of people.
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The Court
Consisted of the Household plus Henry's friends and advisers. Not a physical building, just a group of people.
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Parliament
Met when summoned by the King and ended when ordered by him. Main role was to raise taxes for events like wars, so didn't meet often. Commons made of wealthy men, landowning gentry or merchants from towns.
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The King.
Made all the key descisions like when to go to war, who to appoint as his councillors and to important jobs, and when to Parliament should meet. However, he was expected to listen to advice from his councillors, especially leading nobles.
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The Council
Consisted of men chosen by Henry to be his councillors. Usually noblemen, senior members of the Church or lawyers.
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Card 2

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Consisted of the Household plus Henry's friends and advisers. Not a physical building, just a group of people.

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The Court

Card 3

Front

Met when summoned by the King and ended when ordered by him. Main role was to raise taxes for events like wars, so didn't meet often. Commons made of wealthy men, landowning gentry or merchants from towns.

Back

Preview of the back of card 3

Card 4

Front

Made all the key descisions like when to go to war, who to appoint as his councillors and to important jobs, and when to Parliament should meet. However, he was expected to listen to advice from his councillors, especially leading nobles.

Back

Preview of the back of card 4

Card 5

Front

Consisted of men chosen by Henry to be his councillors. Usually noblemen, senior members of the Church or lawyers.

Back

Preview of the back of card 5

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