Elizabethan Government: Local and Regional Government (AQA A-Level History): Quizzes
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Why did unpaid officials accept heavy workloads in Elizabethan local government?
Why did unpaid officials accept heavy workloads in Elizabethan local government?
For social prestige & influence
By 1600, how many JPs did the average county contain?
By 1600, how many JPs did the average county contain?
Approximately 50 JPs
From which groups were Justices of the Peace drawn?
From which groups were Justices of the Peace drawn?
Gentry, wealthy households, merchants
What were JPs principally responsible for administering?
What were JPs principally responsible for administering?
The Poor Laws
Which felonies did JPs have authority to investigate?
Which felonies did JPs have authority to investigate?
Poisonings & enchantments
What happened to Thomas Stringar in Yorkshire, 1597-98?
What happened to Thomas Stringar in Yorkshire, 1597-98?
Whipped & returned home for rustling
Which parish was ordered to support an abandoned infant found in Southerham?
Which parish was ordered to support an abandoned infant found in Southerham?
Halifax
What problem arose because JPs lived within the communities they administered?
What problem arose because JPs lived within the communities they administered?
They might ignore unpopular policies
How did the Lord Lieutenant role change under Elizabeth?
How did the Lord Lieutenant role change under Elizabeth?
Became permanent in nearly every county
From which group were Lord Lieutenants typically selected?
From which group were Lord Lieutenants typically selected?
Most distinguished families on Council