Elizabeth and government (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Flashcards
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How many members in Elizabeth's House of Lords?
How many members in Elizabeth's House of Lords?
90 members
How many MPs in Elizabeth's House of Commons?
How many MPs in Elizabeth's House of Commons?
450 elected MPs
How many times did Parliament meet in Elizabeth's reign?
How many times did Parliament meet in Elizabeth's reign?
13 times in 45 years
Length of Elizabeth I's reign
Length of Elizabeth I's reign
45 years
Elizabeth's main use of Parliament
Elizabeth's main use of Parliament
To grant her taxes (her main income)
Topics off-limits in Elizabeth's Parliament
Topics off-limits in Elizabeth's Parliament
Marriage and having children
What did Walter Strickland do in 1571?
What did Walter Strickland do in 1571?
Introduced bill to change Prayer Book along Puritan lines
What did Peter Wentworth challenge Elizabeth over?
What did Peter Wentworth challenge Elizabeth over?
Freedom of speech to discuss religious policy
What did Anthony Cope do in 1586?
What did Anthony Cope do in 1586?
Introduced bill to change Religious Settlement
Did Puritan MPs challenge Elizabeth's legitimacy?
Did Puritan MPs challenge Elizabeth's legitimacy?
No, unlike Catholics
Who attended Parliament to control proceedings?
Who attended Parliament to control proceedings?
Privy Councillors
How did Puritan Privy Councillors differ from radical MPs?
How did Puritan Privy Councillors differ from radical MPs?
More moderate, used softer approach with Elizabeth
Who controlled when Parliament could meet?
Who controlled when Parliament could meet?
Elizabeth I