8) Prerogative Powers Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What is the Royal Prerogative?
A
Particular rights or privileges traditionally belonging to the Monarch
2
Q
What are the two categories of prerogative powers?
A
- Ministerial Prerogatives
- carried out by govt/ministers - Personal Prerogatives
- Still held by Monarch
3
Q
Examples of Ministerial prerogative powers?
A
- Enter into + ratify treaties
- Declare war
- Deploy armed forces
- Take or give land
- Grant and revoke passports
- Grant pardons
4
Q
Two ways to regulate prerogative powers?
A
- By convention
- By legislation
5
Q
Three important Personal prerogatives?
A
- Appointing Prime minister
- Giving Royal assent to legislation
- Right to grant Honours
6
Q
When was the last time a Monarch refused Royal Assent?
A
1707
