2 changes in edward's government

why did edward use patronage

so that many members of the nobility owed their position directly to him

how was edward’s use of parliament innovative

he called them infrequently but for longer sessions

what happened after edward took control of crown finances

for the first time in many years the crown was solvent by £1200 

what did edward recognise 

the importance of the displacy of majesty 

what aspects were similar to medieval kings

had to make key decisions but he rarely acted alone

his decisions were led/caused by parliamentary bills, petitions or complaints

who did edward rely on

his household men who were knights, esquires, yeomen and chaplains

also relied on the administration of his council