prerogative powers Flashcards
what is prerogative?
a particular right of privilege
what does royal prerogative mean?
the rights and privileges that the government has
these were originally the monarchs
what are ministerial prerogatives?
prerogatives carried out by ministers/government - most of the executive functions
what are personal prerogatives?
these are the powers that are still exercised by the monarch
is there a definitive list of prerogative powers?
no
what are some ministerial prerogative powers?
enter and consent to treaties declare war deploy the armed forces take or give land grant and revoke passports grant pardons
how can these powers be reviewed and scrutinised?
by convention - unwritten code of conduct that dictates how certain things should be done
by legislation
the judiciary
what are two important personal prerogatives of the monarch?
the power to appoint the prime minister
giving royal assent to legislation
