Government: councils, parliament, justice, royal finance, domestic policies
Henry VII rebuilt royal government by tightening control over his councils, law courts, and finances. These reforms made the crown stronger and harder to challenge.
Real World
The Council Learned in the Law pursued nobles like the Earl of Surrey through bonds and recognisances — legally binding financial penalties — making defiance of the crown ruinously expensive rather than merely risky.
Exam Focus
When explaining Henry VII's government, link each institution to royal control; examiners reward analysis of how power was centralised, not just description.
Essay Framework
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