elizabeth
what was the role of the monarch in the government?
- belief in the divine right of kings
- government was centered around the monarch
- elizabeth made all important decisions and the government policy
- monarch could declare war / call and dismiss parliment / give land money titles etc
- some areas only the monarch could decide apon [e.g they could not discuss mariage]
this was important because the monarch had complete power control and responsibility
what was the role of the court in the government?
- courtiers lived in or near the palace so they could influence the queen
- mainly nobility
- made of key advisors and friends of the monarch
- attending court required the queens permission
- to entertain and advise the monarch
- a public display of wealth and power
it was important because it gave support advice and security to the queen
what was the role of the privy council?
- made of leading courtiers and advisors which were chosen by the monarch
- mainly nobility
- 19 members
- met atleast 3 times a week
- debated current issues and advised the monarch
- made sure the monarchs decisions were carried out
- oversaw law/order/local government
- monitered jps and parliment
this was important because it enforced that decisions were being made and oversaw law
what was the role of parliment?
- house of lords and house of commons
- could only be called and dismissed by the monarch
- elections were held but few people could vote
- called 10 times during elizabeths reign
- passed laws
- offered advice to elizabeth
- grant extraudinary taxes
this was important becuase it gave advice support and control
what was the role of the lord lieutenant?
- each county had a lord lieutenant that was chosen by the monarch
- usually nobility and members of the privy council
- essential to maintaining englands defences
- enforced policies
- part of local government
- raised and train local militia
this was important because it played an important role in englands defence and security
what was the role of the justices of the peace?
- large landowners who kept law and order in their area
- unpaid and reported to the privy council
- position of status and a popular job
- made sure all social and economic policies were carried out
- part of the local government
- heard county court cases every three months for serious months
this was important because they extended power for the monarch and brang responsibility