The decisions made by central government could have been taken only with the co-operation of these officials. They also taked part during the Elizabeth`s preparation for public relations, for example with managing her speech and public appearance. During Elizabeth’s reign English parliament had two bodies - the House of Lords and the House of commons, too. However, the parlament had less power than it has today. The Queen called and dismissed it and determined what it would discuss. It was permitted to parlament`s members to suggest laws regarding local issues - something that rarely occurred in the past. After the victory of the Armada the Parliament had taked up more powerfull position. For example, it obtained the voting rights …show more content…
Even presenting Elizabeth with the Bible on the day of her coronation might symbolize the start of a new age and time. She found a compromise for both the factions of national religion - Catholics and Protestants. This means establishing a form of Protestantism that would appeal to Catholics. Between 1559 and 1563 she introduced the acts which made up a Church of England and established its beliefs and practices that were neither Catholic nor extreme Protestant. Next, she introduced reforms in the Prayer Book. Thus, she laid the foundations of a national religion and the church in England, which still exist …show more content…
She began to be known as the “Queen of the Seas” because the victory established the maritime superiority of England - before Spain was the master of the seas, but then the force changed hands and England emerged as a growing European power.
Social and Economic Development Before Elizabet I take power, England was very poor. The Queen made continuous efforts for the economic development of her country. First, she passed laws that led to considerable economic progress in the country. For example, the Poor Law regulated the increasing problem of poverty – according to this law all the Parishes must pay taxes and necessary facilities would be given to the needy. Thanks to these laws the people became rich and prosperous. In comparison to other European countries in England taxes were lower at this time. Moreover, the debt by 1574 was cleared and 1584 Enlgland enjoyed a surplus of £300,000. Second, she created currency, which contained a standard amount of precious metal, increased the confidence in it and in this manner gave the opportunity to businesses to enter into long-term financial
One monarch who faced limited royal power due to his relationship with parliament was Henry IV. This uneasy relationship was mainly down to the fact that Henry was a usurper, and was exacerbated by his long periods of serious illness later in his reign. Parliament was thus able to exercise a large amount of control over royal power, which is evident in the Long Parliament of 1406, in which debates lasted from March until December. The length of these debates shows us that Henry IV’s unstable relationship had allowed parliament to severely limit his royal power, as he was unable to receive his requested taxation. A king with an amiable relationship with parliament, such as Henry V, and later Edward IV, would be much more secure in their power, as taxation was mostly granted, however their power was also supported more by other factors, such as popularity and finances. Like Henry IV, Henry VI also faced severely limited power due to his relationship with parliament.
During the rule of King Charles I, the Parliament had limited powers, and were not entitled to govern independently as a Parliament should. This is shown through King Charles’ power to veto their decisions, and his dissolving of the Parliament three times between 1625-1629. Consequently, the Parliament became frustrated with their minute role, and responded in attempt to control the King’s power, to maintain their control. This is clearly depicted in their refusal to grant tax raising and revenue for Charles’ increased expenditure, including the abolishment of the ‘ship tax’ which had been previously collected illegally. Following on from this was the enactment of legislation through the Petition of Right in 1928, after MP’s had been called back by Charles in his third parliament. The Petition of Right demanded that Charles could not imprison anyone without being found guilty in a court of law, that no tax could be implemented without Parliamentary consent, and soldiers could not be billeted against their will. Furthermore, the Parliament also abolished the Court of High Commission and the Star Chamber, disallowing for Charles to continue the arbitrary punishment of opposers to his reforms. The Parliament’s pressure on Charles through these reforms was largely driven by
The Tudors was one of the most powerful families to rule England in its history. Henry VII, Mary I, and Henry VIII are some of the names that come to mind when talking about this powerful family, but when it comes to the most memorable leader, Queen Elizabeth I comes to mind. Elizabeth I ruled England during an era named after her (Elizabethan Era) because she was respected and ruled her kingdom with class and grace. She was loved by all and she loved her subjects just the same. Queen Elizabeth I was one of the greatest monarchs that England had during the sixteenth century because, she had a questionable childhood, lead the nation through a war, ruled a country with no help from a man, had a love for the arts, and left a legacy that will
The court system was used by Queen Elizabeth to display her power. There were three
...Walter Raleigh were instrumental in expanding English influence in the New World. Elizabeth's religious compromise laid many fears to rest. Fashion and education came to the fore because of Elizabeth's penchant for knowledge, courtly behavior and extravagant dress. Good Queen Bess, as she came to called, maintained a regal air until the day she died; a quote, from a letter by Paul Hentzen, reveals the aging queen's regal nature: "Next came the Queen in the sixty-fifth year of her age, as we were told, very majestic; her face oblong, fair, but wrinkled; her eyes small yet black and pleasant; her nose a little hooked; her lips narrow... she had in her ear two pearls, with very rich drops... her air was stately; her manner of speaking mild and obliging." This regal figure surley had her faults, but the last Tudor excelled at rising to challenges and emerging victorious.
Parliament never desired a position where they could control England with full-fledged power. They simply wanted enough limitations on the king’s power that would guarantee the people certain rights that the king cannot take away, which juxtaposes the belief of divine right. Parliament tried numerous ways to create a structured administration where the king’s power was restricted and Parliament, including the people that they represented, was given a voice in government but their countless tries were futile and a disappointment. Preceding the Civil War and many times after it, Parliament tried to approach the king to present to him their ideas of how power should be distributed and used. They came up with laws and regulations to resolve political problems with the king, such as the Petition of Rights, Nineteen Propositions, and Grand Remonstrance. The king declined to acknowledge these laws as genuine laws. He either signed and disregarded it or he absolutely refused to bother himself with the minor complaints of Parliament. This eventually led to the conclusion that King Charles I was the type of man who could not be trusted with the legal promises he made to his people. The worries of Parliament were not seen as a major concern of his and he repudiated to consider any negotiations with whatever Parliament had to say. The king’s intractable ways caused Parliament to break away from his power before England became a place of political disaster.
Some of the responsibility for problems in the Restoration can then be passed to parliament and the fact that they seemed to demand too much after asking for Charles to take the throne. Having had a period without a monarch, and having much more freedom to do what they wanted, parliament made the mistake of thinking they had this freedom when Charles returned. This is may be why they passed so many acts and declarations, many of which the king was opposed to, and lead to political instability. Parliament’s over-ambitiousness can also be linked to the financial difficulties in the Restoration Settlement as they found themselves with more influence over Charles due to his lack of
Parliament was used to "manage the Crown's business (Loades 90)." The parliament was also used to pass bills and legislature, but each time a bill was presented, it was mandatory that it would go through each house at least three times. As the age of the Parliament became older, it's procedures grew "more sophisticated, and more strictly enforced." (Loades 92) The Parliament also became a place at which "provided a very good platform for a monarch who wanted to say something of particular
Parliament did so because they were hungry for power, they debated between themselves and acted in corrupt ways. Parliament forced things
pg 296 [3] M and J Spencer “Constitutional and Administrative Law” (Sweet and Maxwell, London, 2000) pg 28 [4] http://www.guardian.co.uk/monarchy/story/0,2763,407374,00.html
Queen Elizabeth I was born on September 7, 1533, in Greenwich, England. Elizabeth reigned queen of England and Ireland from November 17, 1558 until her death. Elizabeth never married, and died a virgin, sometimes called “The Virgin Queen” (Gale 2). Elizabeth was born to King Henry Tudor VIII and Anne Boleyn; she was the fifth and last monarch of the Tudor dynasty. This paper will prove Queen Elizabeth I was a woman wholly devoted to her country and brought it much prosperity and growth; these qualities made her the most respected leader of the entire history of England.
After a sojourn in The Tower of London, Elizabeth finally ascended the throne in November of 1558. On November 15th, 1558, Elizabeth was at last crowned Queen after years of being cast aside, forgotten, and even tried for conspiracy. She inherited a destitute country filled with religious strife and memories of the many defeats at war. But still, she was determined to live life to its fullest and enjoyed horse-back riding and game/bear hunting. She loved music, dancing, and pageantry. She dressed extravagantly while watching plays, which created the basis for the flourishing of the theater and with it the plays of Shakespeare.
Elizabeth has been proven to be one of the most popular monarchs in the history of the British. She had helped steady the nation after inheriting enormous debts from her sister Mary and helped England to avoid a crippling Spanish invasion and also she was able to prevent a religious civil war in England. Many have described her reign as the golden age of progress during which she had inspired her people to greatness. This view has not changed over the ages but has increased and she was credited with the birth of the British Empire
The extent to which the judiciary and the legislature are able to regulate the exercise of prerogative powers by the executive has increased. However, there are still some who are concerned by the lack of control that can be exerted by the other constitutional bodies. The challenges to the power of the Monarch was by the reign of James I (1603-25) the monarch was faced with an increasingly effective Parliament, culminating in the temporary abolition of the monarchy in (1625). Consequently, the monarchy’s powers were eroded by both revolution and by legal challenges, which included the case of Proclamations (1611), the monarchy could not change the law by proclamation. The law of the land, which required that the law be made by Parliament, limited the prerogative.
It’s a Wonderful Life is an American classic filled with nostalgia, life lessons and seasonal cheer. The musical adaptation of the film entitled A Wonderful Life, created by Sheldon Harnick and Joe Raposo, utilizes those same emotional elements to transfer the beloved story from film to stage. At its core, A Wonderful Life remains a celebration of home, family, community and the American dream. Throughout the history of the United States, there have been contrasting visions of the “good life” or the national dream.