Royal prerogative

Cards (7)

  • Constitutional role of the monarch is set out in what act?
    s3 coronation oath act 1688
  • s3 coronation and oath act 1688 states?
    will you to your power cause law and justice in mercy to be executed in all your judgements
  • The uk exists as a constitutional monarchy, whereby the monarch exercises their legal powers in a parliamentary system
  • the Reigning monarch is
    • head of the United kingdom
    • supreme governor of the Church of England
    • commander in chief
    • head of state of realms and territories
    • defender of the state
  • Monarch has the prerogative powers to
    • grant honours
    • declare war and make peace
    • conduct foreign affairs
    • execute and administer the law
  • In relation to the legislature the monarch
    • summons
    • opens
    • prorogues
    • dissolve parliament
  • All statute law must pass through the monarch. this is know as?
    royal ascent