the Crown Flashcards
What were the formal powers of the monarch in 1780?
Bills required the consent of the monarch, possibility of the royal veto
Loosely defined prerogative powers including the power to grant honours and make appointments
What were the informal powers of the monarch in 1780?
Crown uses patronage to gain influence i.e. promising offices, generous pensions and peerages to MPs in return for political support George III increase this significantly
Control of rotten and pocket boroughs
Who was the last monarch to use the royal veto?
Queen Anne in 1708 with the Scottish Militia Bill
Why is Dunning’s Motion so significant?
Although it was defeated which does show the continuing strength of the crown to an extent, it is a possible turning point as it shoes some protest to the power of the monarch with some credibility which lead to the economic reform which reduced the expenditure of the royal household.
How did William IV undermine the progress being made to reduce the power of the monarch?
He dissolved parliament early twice and dissolved ministries he did not like three times as his view was that no government could survive without the support of the Monarch
How did Wellington present Catholic Emancipation to George IV?
the King was given an ultimatum
