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- Debate about what kind of monarch Britain should have.

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- Debate about what kind of monarch Britain should have.

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+ more important to economy than to the system of the gov.

+ popular with the majority of people.

+ a symbol of continuity & outlet for national pride

+ add colour to people’s daily life (state opening of Par. & royal wedding & Q’s birthday)

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_ practice, reality is different. The Queen has no political power at all.

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_ practice, reality is different. The Queen has no political power at all.

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+ the position of the monarch _ a perfect illustration of the contradictory nature of the constitution

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_ Glamorous life of the royals’ provide a source of entertainment & income for tourist industry.

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_ Glamorous life of the royals’ provide a source of entertainment & income for tourist industry.

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- The future royal style _ a little less grand & a little less distant

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- The future royal style _ a little less grand & a little less distant

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_ The Prime Minister: + supported by the majority of the MPs in the House of Commons

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_ The Prime Minister: + supported by the majority of the MPs in the House of Commons

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+ leader of the strongest party in the House of Commons

+ decides on the other government ministers...

+ request a dismiss of Parliament to hold an election ( the monarch can’t refuse this request)

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_ The King – absolute power (written law)  undemocratic & no legal concept of “the people”

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_ The King – absolute power (written law)  undemocratic & no legal concept of “the people”

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+ making a speech at state opening of Parliament every autumn

+ full right to choose (appoint) / dismiss the government & parliament (the Prime Minister & Minister)

+ embodiment of law at court.

+ above the law

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1.personal embodiment of the government of the country

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1.personal embodiment of the government of the country

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people _ critical about the real government

changing government _ not threaten the stability of the country as a whole

(clear separation between the symbol of the government ( King ) and the actual government ( ministers + MPs.)

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_ Since 1708, no monarch has refused the royal assent to a bill passed by Parliament royal assent _automatic.

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_ Since 1708, no monarch has refused the royal assent to a bill passed by Parliament royal assent _automatic.

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2. final check on a government that was becoming dictatorial. 

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2. final check on a government that was becoming dictatorial. 

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refuse royal assent of a bill _ bad & unpopular _ to become law.

dismiss the PM _ no longer supported by a majority in the Home of Commons

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— In theory, the Queen could refuse the royal assent to a bill passed by Parliament stop it from becoming law.

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— In theory, the Queen could refuse the royal assent to a bill passed by Parliament stop it from becoming law.

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a figurehead & representing country _ performing ceremonial duties real goverment run the country.