Government in Early 17th Century England

What is a Royal Court?

• The knights of the round table

• King's chosen advisors, usually of great nobility

• Royal Family

• The queen's corgis

What is the King's purpose?

• Serve as a face for the government.

• To wear a fluffy crown and fight dragons.

• Make royal babies with his numerous wives. I'm looking at you, Henry XIII.

• Source of law and government, derives power from god.

What kind of government did England have in the 1600s? (multiple answers)

• House of commons.

• House of Lords.

• Monarchy.

• Communist.

What is the role of the Government? (multiple answers)

• The Government is responsible for deciding how the country is run and for managing things, day to day.

• Supply food and toilets.

• They set taxes, choose what to spend public money on and decide how best to deliver public services.

• Have parties and hate on their wives.

Who was the king in 1607?

• Kevin

• James LXXXII

• Charles I

• James I

What Was the overall population of England and Wales in the early 17th century?

• 8 million

• 4 million

• 2 million

• 7 million

Where did most of the population live?

• Rural Districts: where farming and agriculture took place.

• Cities: e.g, London, Bristol, Newcastle, Norwich.

• In the castle with the king.

• Their mother's basements.

What were the Queen's closest group of advisers known as?

• The Corgis

• Privy Council

• Parliament

• Handmaidens