Legacy B2 pt 1 The UK Monarch - Culture and Intercultural Commun

What is a constitutional monarchy?

• A constitutional monarchy is a government led by elected officials only.
• A constitutional monarchy is a system where the monarch has absolute power.
• A constitutional monarchy is a type of democracy without a ruling monarch.
• A constitutional monarchy is a government system where a monarch's powers are limited by a constitution.

How is the monarch involved in the process of making laws?

• The monarch proposes new laws to Parliament.

• The monarch must formally approve of laws

• The monarch enforces laws without Parliament's approval.

What is crown immunity?

• Crown immunity protects individuals from government actions.
• Crown immunity is the legal doctrine that the Crown cannot be sued without its consent.
• Crown immunity is a privilege granted to private citizens.
• Crown immunity allows the Crown to be sued in all cases.

When can the monarch elect a prime minister?

• The monarch can elect a prime minister when there is no clear majority or when the sitting prime minister resigns.
• The monarch can elect a prime minister when the parliament is in session.
• The monarch can elect a prime minister only during a general election.
• The monarch can elect a prime minister at any time without restrictions.

What is the monarch’s role in the military?

• The monarch commands the armed forces of the military

• The monarch appoints military leaders and officers.
• The monarch is responsible for military strategy.

What are some of the privileges the UK monarch has?

• The UK monarch can create laws without Parliament approval.
• The UK monarch has the power to declare war independently.
• Can drive without a license, doesn't need a passport when travelling, is not obliged to pay taxes etc.

• The UK monarch can directly manage the economy and taxation.

• The powers of the British king or queen are decided by the ​ (a)   of Great Britain.

• No laws can be passed unless the monarch has ​ (b)   of them first.

• The sovereign is not ​ (c)   to pay taxes but does so anyway.

• It is the monarch’s duty to select a prime minister if there is a ​ (d)   Parliament.

• The monarch will never have to face legal ​ (e)   as they are above the law.

• constitution
• approved
• obliged
• hung
• prosecution
• charter
• vetoed
• required

• One of the sovereign’s ​ (a)   is being allowed to drive without a licence.

• The prime minister of the country is ​ (b)   through a general election.

• prerogatives
• elected