History GCSE
Government administration
What Government administration means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Government administration
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
The Church's role in government communication, with parish priests reading out royal proclamations and reinforcing the message of obedience during sermons.
Topics that use Government administration
- Option B4: Key topic 1: Queen, government and religion, 1558–69 - 2 The ‘settlement’ of religion (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Act of Supremacy
- Community and welfare
- Act of Uniformity
- Law and morality
- Religious compromise
- Royal Injunctions
- Social control
Using Government administration in the exam
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