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The question of whether guild members could hold public office was very largely dependent on the place where the person lived. There was not much uniformity of laws in the Middle Ages, and where one city might be ruled by nobility, there were others that were governed by people of the middle class, and there were a few that were governed by clergy.
In the medieval communes and certain other cities, it was possible that a guild or group of guilds actually controlled the government, and that guild membership was required to be able to participate in the town or city legislature.
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How did craft guilds function?
The guilds were formed to protect tradesmen and craftsmen from competition by low quality competitors, and to maintain standards, and thereby to protect the public. Guilds provided a number of functions in support of these goals.They standardized the education of their members, who had to have gone through apprenticeships, and ultimately pass a test of ability given by the guild, to become guild members.They created standard measures of quality and price, as appropriate to their work.They sat regularly as a governing body to manage their affairs.They corresponded with other guilds of their locality in order to maintain a good local economy. Ultimately, this led to guild organizations controlling the governments of many towns and cities.They corresponded with other guilds of the same craft or trade in other locations. This led to systems of transportation, security, and exchange.They maintained support systems for their members. For example, in early times, the widow of a guild member could take his place in the guild and work at the same profession (provided she had experience). Later, many guilds replaced this practice with pensions for retirees, widows, and surviving children instead.
What is the Post-reformation series of legislation that required certain religious standards for public office called?
The series of legislation that required certain religious standards for public office after the Reformation is called the Test Acts. These acts were introduced in England and later replicated in other countries influenced by Protestantism, such as Scotland and Ireland. The Test Acts sought to ensure that only members of the Church of England could hold public office, excluding dissenters and Catholics.
Who is the owner of a public library?
The owners of a Public Library are the members of the community it serves. Pam R.
Professional musicians in Rome gave public performances associated with Roman politics and entertainment. By the 2nd century B.C. what organizations did musicians form throughout the empire?
They formed unions or guilds.
Did they have town criers in Tudor times?
Historically, a town crier was a person employed by the town or city to make public announcements, in the same way that today the Public Notices columns in newspapers are used to notify members of the public of matters they might need to know, or have an interest in.
Those members of public office who are running for re-election are called?
Those members of public office who are running for re-election are called incumbents.
Representatives are elected from what?
Consitutionally-qualified members of the general public who are public-spirited enough to run for office.
What is the practice of using public office to benefit members of the victorious party called?
spoils system
A method of nominating candidates for public office in which only registered members of a party can vote is?
A closed-vote primary (restricted to party members)
In the nineteenth century who choose candidates for public office?
the direct primary, which allowed party members rather than political conventions to choose candidates for office.
What type of voting rights did puritans support?
Voting and the holding of public office were restricted to church members only.
When did medieval guilds start?
We do not know when the first medieval guilds started, but it was early on, certainly before the end of the 9th century. There is some reason to believe that some of the guilds, such as stone cutters' and glass makers' guilds, had continued to exist from ancient Rome. There is a link below.
What is a formal organization of people that seeks to influence government actions and policies by electing its members to public office?
A Political Party
What is public office management?
what public office management
Can you sell a kangaroo to a post office in Australia?
No. Kangaroos may not be sold to or by members of the general public under any conditions in Australia.
What are some of the jobs duties performed by the members of the executive office of the president?
Write speeches, provide reports, and coordinate public events.
Who is the official channel for the DoD for engaing in the news media?
the Public Affair office
