7th Chapter Flashcards
What is the name of the current ruling dynasty?
Windsor
What was the original name of the current ruling dynasty? Who changed it, when, and why?
Saxe-Coburg-Gotha,
George V,
During the First World War
To not have a German-sounding name
When did Elizabeth become the Queen?
1952
Who formally accuses a person in the UK courts?
The Crown
What is the theory and practice of the Monarch’s role in choosing the Prime Minister? Why does s/he have to make the choice s/he makes?
In theory, she can pick anyone to be the Prime Minister.
In practice she chooses the leader of the strongest party in the Commons.
She has to make this choice so the government can function.
If the Slovaks are citizens, what, legally, are the British?
Servants of the crown
What is the full name and the title of the Queen’s husband?
Prince Philip Mountbatten
How many children does the Queen have and what are their names?
8 -
CH A D H A W E C
Charles, Anne, Diana, Henry, Andrew, William, Edward, Camilla
When was the last time a British monarch refused to give a bill his/her royal assent?
1708
Who writes the speech the Monarch reads during the State Opening of Parliament?
Government - its ministers
What are the three roles of the Monarch?
- Embodiment of the government of the country
- To stop a government which becomes too dictatorial
- Performing ceremonial duties and representing the country
What are honours (at least one example), who gives them, where, and who decides about the names?
MBE - Member of the British Empire
The Queen in the Buckingham Palace
Prime Minister decides who gets the names
Does the Queen pay taxes on her private income?
Yes
What is the phrase the Queen used to describe 1992, and why?
Annus horribilis
Because of:
The separation of Charles and Diana
Fire at Windsor Castle
News that Australia was intending to become a republic
