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How far did government change under Henry VII and what effects? - Coggle…
How far did government change under Henry VII and what effects?
Local government
Governed by key mem appointed by HVII
Thomas Howard = Council of the North
Sheriffs (crown repres./peacekeeping) and JPs most important royal officials
JPs governed in courts (quarter sessions)
Treason + rebellion = Courts of Assize/ Court of Kings Bench
Power of the monarch
Traditional form of gov. and control
Bs. + Rcs. 2000 pounds to 14000 pounds a year increase
Royal Court
Avoided excessive patronage
Sir William Stanley betrayed HVII with PW
Parliament
7 times in 24 yrs.
Legitimize his kingship 1485
Statute Laws < Royal Proclamation = superior
Royal Council
227 named as councillors
Small effective group = Reginald Bray, Fox, Lovell, Archbishop Warham
Privy Council
Inner circle, Groom of the Stool William Stanley
Finance
Bankrupt due to WofRs.
Chamber System
100k a year mostly from customs duties