Elizabethan Government
- Created by: Lewis Bryce
- Created on: 05-02-24 19:28
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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.
- Involved giving monopolies, titles or offices which gave men a source of income.
- 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.
- Patronage was used to ensure loyalty and sustainability.
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