Can the royal family over rule any decisions that the prime minister makes? If not what is the purpose of the royal family if they no longer have power?
2006-09-22 12:47:02 · 11 answers · asked by po8t1 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
No. They are figureheads
2006-09-22 12:48:06 · answer #1 · answered by e_spehr_99 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
nope the prime minister makes all the decision based on votes by opposition parties
the royal family ( basically the queen ) is represented by our general governor
the general governor is in power only when there is no prime minister ( between elections)
this is a short answer but it pretty sums it all
thanks for your interest in Canada
2006-09-22 12:52:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-18 15:10:31 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the royal family gets paid to sit on their arses and enjoy all these luxuries without doing anything to really run the country. i think the only reason the monarchy exists is because it is so engrained in the british culture. they probably can't imagine a great britain without it. don't be fooled though, tony blair has been calling the shots for some time.
2006-09-22 12:51:15 · answer #4 · answered by Thomas K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The royal family are essentially supposed to be apolitical, however the Queen has a say. In Australia we have a Governor General who liaises with Her Majesty on behalf of our government.
2006-09-22 12:49:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Thailand although the King has no power as such .He is so highly regarded, He is consulted befor big decisions are made,,,, But that maynot be inherited by the next King
2006-09-22 13:00:26 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have virtually no power what so ever. After the charter was passed and signed to William and Mary their position in office had been at a minimal. Pride and culture is basically what keeps them up there.
2006-09-22 12:52:49 · answer #7 · answered by Poo for ALL 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
technically the queen still has the power to fire the prime minister.
2006-09-22 12:58:39 · answer #8 · answered by timothy t 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No no no. At best they are on some boards as advisors, but there's no real power there now.
However, I think it is sweet that their country still regards them highly and respects and loves them...good for them.
2006-09-22 12:49:55 · answer #9 · answered by Peachy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it's kinda like someone to wave to as they drive by in parades but i am american too
2006-09-22 12:49:00 · answer #10 · answered by chef_q_c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋