Elizabethan Government: The Privy Council (AQA A-Level History): Quizzes
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How many members did the Privy Council have under Mary I?
How many members did the Privy Council have under Mary I?
Between 40 and 50
To what size did Elizabeth reduce the Privy Council?
To what size did Elizabeth reduce the Privy Council?
Fewer than 20 individuals
In which year was William Cecil born?
In which year was William Cecil born?
1520
When did William Cecil become Lord Treasurer?
When did William Cecil become Lord Treasurer?
1572
What acronym helps remember the four main functions of the Privy Council?
What acronym helps remember the four main functions of the Privy Council?
ACAC
Who did Elizabeth favor for Privy Council appointments?
Who did Elizabeth favor for Privy Council appointments?
Professional administrators
What was Christopher Haigh's main criticism of Elizabeth's Council?
What was Christopher Haigh's main criticism of Elizabeth's Council?
Became unrepresentative of ruling elite
How often did the Council meet during the 1590s crisis years?
How often did the Council meet during the 1590s crisis years?
Six full days weekly
On which issues did the Council struggle to influence Elizabeth?
On which issues did the Council struggle to influence Elizabeth?
Royal prerogative matters
What political approach did both Cecil and Elizabeth favor?
What political approach did both Cecil and Elizabeth favor?
Conservative stability