2007-12-13 03:07:27 · 6 answers · asked by thomasmcneilage 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
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2007-12-13 03:10:35 · answer #1 · answered by Flank 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Traditionally the door of the Commons is slammed in Black Rod's face to symbolise the Commons independence. He then bangs on the door with the rod. The door to the Commons chamber is then opened and all MPs follow Black Rod back to the Lords to hear the Queen's Speech.
2007-12-13 11:12:13 · answer #2 · answered by Chris 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Charles the ? (think it was 1st) believed he had Divine right to rule unopposed. Parliament, representing the people, thought differently and when Charles tried to get in to their meeting to tell them what to do, the door was slammed in his face and he had to knock politely before he was allowed in. Since then, Black Rod does the knocking to symbolise that the House of Commons is in charge where ruling and governing are concerned and that the Monarch, although highly respected and listened to, is just a figurehead. The people vote for who sits in parliament, they don't vote as to who is to be Monarch - that's hereditary.
2007-12-13 11:28:02 · answer #3 · answered by chris n 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He symbolises the common people
2007-12-13 11:11:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He goes from the Queen in the House of Lords to request the commoners in the House of Commons to come to the House of Lords to hear the Queen's speech. He tries to get in before they shut the door as it is their protest at being ordered by the Queen as they speak for the country and shouldn't have to listen to the Monarchy. He knocks, they open and then follow him back to the Queen who is waiting for them.
2007-12-13 11:13:23 · answer #5 · answered by ♥ Minki ♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ahem...
2007-12-13 11:13:48 · answer #6 · answered by xxxx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋