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2007-02-10 11:55:35 · 3 answers · asked by Len 1 in Politics & Government Politics

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Modern constitutional monarchies usually implement the concept of trias politica or "separation of powers", where the monarch either is the head of the executive branch or simply has a ceremonial role.

2007-02-10 11:59:44 · answer #1 · answered by MANDY 2 · 1 0

In the United Kingdom, the monarch simply serves as the head of state. Although, the Prime Minister is advised by the monarch on political and national matters, he/she is the true head of government.

Interestingly, the monarch still holds the authority to suspend any bill passed by Parliament, but this power hasn't been exercised since Queen Anne in the 18th century. Modern day monarchs realize their position depends on their "impartiality" and absolute deferment to Parliament in matters of politics.

The last English king to rule in his own right was King Charles II. He dissolved Parliament. But the Glorious Revolution of 1688 took this right away from all monarchs who followed King James II. The monarch may no longer rule without the advisement of Parliament. The Parliament also said a Catholic may never be monarch of the United Kingdom (I wonder if that would hold up in today's rites of succession?).

2007-02-10 12:06:53 · answer #2 · answered by Jackson Leslie 5 · 0 0

How Is Power Distributed

2016-10-14 01:47:34 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

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