The Monarchy Flashcards
(23 cards)
What type of monarchy does the UK have?
Constitutional monarchy
This means the monarch’s powers are limited by law and the constitution.
Who is the head of state in the UK?
The monarch
What is the monarch’s role in the UK government?
Largely ceremonial with little real power
What does it mean that the King reigns but does not rule?
The King can advise and warn the Prime Minister, but does not govern
Where does real power lie in the UK’s monarchy?
His Majesty’s Government, which includes the Prime Minister, Cabinet, House of Commons, and House of Lords
What are the three branches the King is head of?
Executive, legislature, and judiciary
What is the King’s role in the armed forces?
Commander in Chief
What is the King the Supreme Governor of?
The Church of England
How many members of the Commonwealth is the King the head of?
15 of its 53 members
What council does the King head?
The Privy Council
What are the King’s notional powers also known as?
The Royal Prerogative
Fill in the blank: The King has the power to _______ Parliament.
Summon/dissolve
What must the King give to Bills passed by Parliament?
Royal Assent
What does the King write that outlines the Bills to be presented to Parliament?
The King’s Speech
What is one of the powers the King holds related to war?
Declaring War
What types of honors can the King create?
Knighthoods and other honours
Who does the King appoint as part of his powers?
Senior C of E clergy, judges, police chief constables, and diplomats
What is the primary source of the King’s funding?
The Sovereign Grant
How much was the Sovereign Grant in 2023-24?
£86.3m
The Sovereign Grant is set at what percentage of the income from the Crown Estate?
12%
What is the estimated worth of the Crown Estate?
About £14bn
What is the Privy Purse?
A personal pot of money derived from the Duchy of Lancaster estates
How much was the King’s income from the Duchy of Lancaster estate in 2023-24?
£27.4 million
