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1
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How did the political influence of the PC grow in the PR?

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Absence of plmt meant it held greater importance

2
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How did Charles centralise govt?

Give 2 examples

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1631 Book of Orders brought country justices under PC supervision

Powers of northern, Welsh and Scottish administrators increased

3
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What were the High Commission and Court of Star Chamber?

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High Commission was the supreme ecclesiastical court and was used to regulate conformity

Those found guilty by the HC were sentenced by Star Chamber - made up of PC selected by Charles and held cases in secret

Together they enforced Charles’ will and protected his prerogative