Elizabethan Government

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  • Elizabethan Court and Government
    • Patronage was used to ensure loyalty and sustainability.
      • Involved giving monopolies, titles or offices which gave men a source of income.
        • Ensured political stability and decreased chances of rebellions.
    • Elizabeth was close to Dudley - whom she made Earl of Leicester in 1564.
    • WILLIAM CECIL (Lord Burghley)
      • Controlled royal finances until his death in 1598.
      • Important in convincing MPs to support Elizabeth's policies.
    • Privy Council: advised Elizabeth and managed administration of government.
    • Parliament's main functions were:
      • Taxation: When Elizabeth needed revenue she asked Parliament for permission to raise taxes.
      • Legislation: Queen needed approval to pass new laws - she could bypass this by issuing royal proclamations.

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