Nobility

Nobility included people very important and close to the king and queen.

Middle ages: Lords
 * Supreme ruler over territory
 * Set up taxes/laws
 * Over see day to day buisness of castle and feif
 * Make decissions over punishments and other issues
 * Hire stewards
 * Travel to corners of land holding to find out how well the people are, etc.

Modern day: CO Senator Mark Udall
 * Check/balance powers of US government
 * Represent the citizens of their state in Washington D.C. at the Fedral Level