Royal Prerogatives — exercised?
Mainly exercised on advice of government now.
Magna Carta (1215) — significance?
Limited royal power and established rule of law.
Constitutional Monarchy — role?
Monarch's power is limited and ceremonial.
Constitutional monarchy — definition?
Monarch's powers are largely ceremonial.
Magna Carta (1215) — significance?
Limited royal power, established rule of law.
Bill of Rights (1689) — purpose?
Affirmed parliamentary sovereignty and rights.
Glorious Revolution (1688-1689) — outcome?
Led to constitutional monarchy.
Royal prerogatives — exercise?
On advice, include appointment, assent, prorogation.
Uncodified constitution — features?
Based on statutes, law, conventions.
2019 prorogation case — significance?
Tested constitutional principles.
Answer 9 questions on The British Monarchy and Constitution.
1. What is the primary role of the British monarch in the constitutional monarchy today?
2. Which historical event marked the establishment of the constitutional monarchy in Britain by limiting royal power and establishing parliamentary sovereignty?
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