Monarchy and the Law

In the United Kingdom, the power of the monarch is:

• Absolute and unlimited

• Shared equally with the Prime Minister

• Limited, especially since the Magna Carta

• Exercised by the House of Commons

What is the term used for the special rights of the ruling monarch?

• Royal duties

• Constitutional powers

• Royal prerogative

• Monarchial privilege

Which of the following powers does the British monarch possess, but does not exercise in practice?

• Choosing the Prime Minister

• Dissolving Parliament

• Granting royal assent to bills

• All of the above

Who was the longest-reigning British monarch in history?

• Queen Victoria

• Queen Elizabeth II

• King George VI

• King Charles III

Queen Elizabeth II's ascension to the throne occurred due to (2 correct answers):

• Hereditary succession

• A constitutional crisis

• The passing of a law

• A public referendum

Which event led to King Edward VIII's abdication and Queen Elizabeth II becoming the heir presumptive?

• His controversial marriage

• His decision to retire

• His disagreement with the Pope

• His refusal to perform royal duties

Trooping the Colour is an annual event that celebrates:

• The monarch's birthday

• The coronation of the monarch

• The opening of Parliament

• Royal weddings

The current royal family's name (House of Windsor) is derived from...

• Windsor Castle

• The County of Windsor

• Mount Windsor

• Windsor Monastery

The enduring popularity of the British monarchy is attributed to:

• Their ability to change and adapt

• The public's love of tradition

• Their financial contributions through tourism

• All of the above

Which 2 of the following are characteristics of Common Law?

• It is based on old customs and court decisions.

• Judges make judicial decisions based on a lawbook.

• Precedents are binding for later cases.

• Laws are made by elected representatives.