THE MONARCHY IN 1625

THE MONARCHY IN 1625

1. THREE KINGDOMS

   • Made up of England (with Wales), Ireland and Scotland
     • Each country had their own council and Government
   • English Kingdom was the largest, so they held the largest seat in the Government

2. ROYAL COURT

   • Made up of the King's friends
     • Also had important Office holders and foreign Ministers
   • Within this was the Privy Court
   • Privy Council made up of close friends and advisers

3. CHURCH OF ENGLAND

   • King was the Head of the Church
   • King chose the Bishops and Archbishops
   • Archbishop of Canterbury was a member of the Privy Council

4. COMMON LAWS

   • Judges were appointed by the King
   • Laws enforced by Justices of the Peace
     • Assissted by the Parish Officials

5. INSTITUTION OF PARLIAMENT

   • Played limited role in Government
   • Meeting were called at the discretion of the King
     • These meetings happened rarely

6. WAR WITH SPAIN

   • Fought by James I
     • James preferred diplomatic means rather that bearing arms
   • England was very anti-catholic
     • Government granted tax rise wanted by Charles to fight the war