Monarchy - Limitations of monarchical power throughout this period (continuity)

8 important questions on Monarchy - Limitations of monarchical power throughout this period (continuity)

What does the existence of parlements do?

Impinges power of the monarchy esp. during weak kingship.

What did LXII do regarding the Grand Counsel? What problem did this create?

LXII re-organised the Grand Counsel by staffing it with legal experts in order to enhance the status of the crown within the royal household = the Parlement of Paris saw this as a threat so LXII had to allow them to sit on the Counsel.   

What evidence suggests that HII attempted to uphold royal authority in the localities?

He created 60 new law courts (the seige presidial) in 1552 = undercut parlements

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What evidence suggests that monarchical power has broken down & parochialism has grown?

During the FWOR Royal commissioners were barred from the Midi (state within a state) whilst Leaguer territories set and collected their own taxes.

What was the Ordinance of Blois and when was it? What does the Ordinance of Lyons in 1510 suggest?

1499 - a royal edict that attempted to train magistrates in law, lessen corruption within the judicial system and bring a fairer and more uniform form of justice. 

Many of its terms were repeated in the Ordinance of Lyons which suggests that it made only limited impact.

Why might LXII be seen as a medieval king?

Few of hiis reforms can be labelled innovative.

Why did the monarch intentionally create the Nobility of the Robe?

They sold offices and created this new nobility in order to weaken the old nobility who continually posed a threat to the crown.

What evidence is there during Charles IX's reign that parlements were increasing in power?

The parlement of Paris refused to ratify the Edict of January and only ratified it with an amendement saying it was against their will.

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