Justices of the Peace (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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In which century did the role of Justice of the Peace first emerge?
In which century did the role of Justice of the Peace first emerge?
14th century
What was the minimum annual land income required to become a JP?
What was the minimum annual land income required to become a JP?
£20 per year
What type of crime was 'felony' in the context of JP powers?
What type of crime was 'felony' in the context of JP powers?
Serious crimes punishable by death
How many times per year were JPs required to attend quarter sessions?
How many times per year were JPs required to attend quarter sessions?
Four times a year
What was the 'quorum' in the JP system?
What was the 'quorum' in the JP system?
Lawyer JPs required for valid meetings
How many sections did Wolsey's 1526 questionnaire for JPs contain?
How many sections did Wolsey's 1526 questionnaire for JPs contain?
21 sections
In 1552, what did an Act of Parliament require JPs to license?
In 1552, what did an Act of Parliament require JPs to license?
Alehouses
How did county bench size change from Wolsey's time to Elizabeth's reign?
How did county bench size change from Wolsey's time to Elizabeth's reign?
From 25 to 40-50 members
Which new felony could Elizabethan JPs prosecute related to church attendance?
Which new felony could Elizabethan JPs prosecute related to church attendance?
Recusancy
Who wrote a 1587 letter to William Cecil criticizing Yorkshire JPs?
Who wrote a 1587 letter to William Cecil criticizing Yorkshire JPs?
Edwin Sandys