Elizabethan Government
Elizabethan Age Government
The Elizabethan era was a time that everyone was under the monarch. The queen was considered to be the representation of God here on earth. Under the queen, the Parliament regulated everyday laws such as dress code for the different social classes.
The different social classes included the monarch as the highest, then the nobles, then the gentry, followed by the merchants, yeomanry, and last the laborers. It was believed that God himself formed these social classes and showered each with different blessings. Social classes in the Elizabethan era were much different from we think of today (thelostcolony).
Parliament’s role in the Elizabethan era is much like that of the governors in the state senate we have today. Its 3 main functions were legislation, advice, and taxation. Legislation included turning bills into laws that required the consent of the Queen. Advice was given to the monarch during times of great dissatisfaction. Taxation, however, was by far the most important. The Parliament’s role in taxation was to vote on the day to day revenues of ordinary citizens. The role of Parliament was essential to the formation of government during the Elizabethan era. (Elizabeth I)
The Elizabethan era was a time that everyone was under the monarch. The queen was considered to be the representation of God here on earth. Under the queen, the Parliament regulated everyday laws such as dress code for the different social classes.
The different social classes included the monarch as the highest, then the nobles, then the gentry, followed by the merchants, yeomanry, and last the laborers. It was believed that God himself formed these social classes and showered each with different blessings. Social classes in the Elizabethan era were much different from we think of today (thelostcolony).
Parliament’s role in the Elizabethan era is much like that of the governors in the state senate we have today. Its 3 main functions were legislation, advice, and taxation. Legislation included turning bills into laws that required the consent of the Queen. Advice was given to the monarch during times of great dissatisfaction. Taxation, however, was by far the most important. The Parliament’s role in taxation was to vote on the day to day revenues of ordinary citizens. The role of Parliament was essential to the formation of government during the Elizabethan era. (Elizabeth I)
Citations:
“Elizabeth I – Parliament, Church and Economy.” N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Nov 2014
“Elizabeth I – Parliament, Church and Economy.” N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Nov 2014