Summary Henry VII How He Ruled

How He Ruled
Elements of Government Key Words
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membersthey could also replace
Justiceofofjury.
Peace
Parliament
Privy Council
Court
Royal Household
Privythis
Church
during Chamber
had a lot as
time, of power
they had
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their own justice system at
the time. The church had
their own legal system in the
form of church courts which
the King had no influence in.


Parliament
Maintenance of law
order, they grant andand
taxes
pass laws. They also control
the King’s subjects. There
was a limited role in Henry’s
government. He did not need
frequent taxes. He found
other ways to raise
Royal Courtsmoney.


The source the
represents of patronage
King at
European Courts. Two
political Sections: Privy
Chamber and Chamber. The
latter section was the centre
Council
of Patronage and
communication between the
King, his minister or the
gentry.


IssuedJustice ofand
decrees Peace
proclamations. Acted as a
court of law. Henry required
his council in London to keep
a close watch on the activities
of his provincial council.


Laws passed
work of relevant from
JP’s. Selected to the Church
those with a significant
amount of land. Had limited
power. They could arrest or
question poachers or hunters.
Grant bail to those awaiting