Queen, government and religion, 1558-69 (Edexcel GCSE History): Flashcards
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Year Elizabeth I became Queen
Year Elizabeth I became Queen
1558
Length of Elizabeth I's reign (years)
Length of Elizabeth I's reign (years)
45 years
Most important governing body after monarch
Most important governing body after monarch
The Privy Council
Two houses of Parliament
Two houses of Parliament
House of Lords and House of Commons
Who sat in House of Lords
Who sat in House of Lords
Nobles and bishops
How House of Commons chosen
How House of Commons chosen
Elected (though few could vote)
Parliament's key powers
Parliament's key powers
Pass laws and approve taxes
Who were Justices of the Peace
Who were Justices of the Peace
Large landowners appointed by government
Lord Lieutenants' military role
Lord Lieutenants' military role
Raising the local militia
What was the militia
What was the militia
Emergency military force of ordinary citizens
Elizabeth's limit on lawmaking
Elizabeth's limit on lawmaking
Could not pass laws without Parliament's approval
Elizabeth's limit on taxation
Elizabeth's limit on taxation
Could not raise taxes without Parliament's approval
What was extraordinary taxation
What was extraordinary taxation
Additional taxes for unexpected expenses, especially war