Royal prerogative Flashcards
definition of RP
discretionary powers left in the hands of the crown
who uses the powers
the executive use powers on behalf of the crown
what are the crowns prerogative powers
(A D D R E)
- appointment of ministers
- deploy armed forces
- declare war and peace
- royal ascent
- enter treaties
How are the prerogative powers limited
limited/removed by parliament
judicial review
legislation
constitutional conventions
why is constitutional conventions an odd way to limit prerogative powers?
as constitutions are not legally binding.
Diceys definition of the prerogative:
every act the executive can do without the authority of parliament is due to the prerogative.
what case said it is not possible to create new prerogative powers
BBC V JOHNS
what is the legal phrase to describe the UK, as the monarch is head of state but not head of government
constitutional monarchy
what are prerogative powers that are not subject to Judicial review
non justiciable
