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The Monarchy Flashcards

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1
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Who is the current head of state in the UK?

A

Queen Elizabeth II

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2
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Where else is Queen Elizabeth II monarch or head of state of?

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Many countries in the Commonwealth

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3
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What kind of monarch does Britain have?

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Constitutional Monarchy

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What is a Constitutional Monarchy?

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The Monarch does not rule the country

but appoints the government

chosen by the people

in a democratic election

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5
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Who appoints the Prime Minister in Britain?

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The Monarch

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What determines who the Monarch appoints as Prime Minister?

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The Monarch appoints the person most likely to command a majority in the House of Commons:

  • The leader of the party with the largest number of MPs
  • Or the leader of a coalition of more than one party

The office of prime minister is not established by any statute or constitutional document but exists only by long-established convention, whereby the reigning monarch appoints as prime minister the person most likely to command the confidence of the House of Commons

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7
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The Monarch meets regularly with the Prime Minister: what is appropriate for the Monarch to do?

A

Advise

Warn

Encourage

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The Monarch meets regularly with the Prime Minister: what is in-appropriate for the Monarch to do?

A

Decide on government policies

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9
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Who is responsible for decisions on government policies?

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The Prime Minister

and the cabinet

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10
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What year did Elizabeth II become Queen?

A

20th Century

1952

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What year did Queen Elizabeth II celebrate her Diamond Jubilee?

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20th Century

2012

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What is a the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee?

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A celebration marking

60 years as Queen

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13
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To whom is Queen Elizabeth II married?

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Prince Philip

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What is Prince Philip’s (the Queen’s husband’s) official title?

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The Duke of Edinburgh

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15
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Who is Queen Elizabeth II heir to the throne?

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Prince Charles

Her son

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16
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What is Prince Charles official title?

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The Prince of Wales

17
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What important ceremonial role does Queen Elizabeth II fulfil annually?

A

The opening af the new parliamentary session

18
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What does the Queen’s speech contain during the annual operning of the new parliamentary session?

A

A summary

of the government’s policies

for the year ahead

19
Q

In whose name are ALL acts of parliament made?

A

The Monarch’s

20
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How does the Queen represent the UK to the rest of the world?

A

In the UK:

  • Receives:
    • Foreign ambassadors
    • High commissioners
  • Entertains visiting heads of state

Abroad:

  • Makes state visits to other countries in support of:
    • Diplomatic relationships
    • Economic relationship
21
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What important role does the Monarchy provide?

A

Stability and Continuity - Head of state stays the same when Governments change

Focus for national identity and pride

22
Q

What is the UK’s national anthem?

A

God Save the Queen

23
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When is the national anthem played?

A

Important national occasions

Events attended by the Royal family

24
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What are the words to the first verse of the national anthem?

A

God save our gracious Queen!

Long live our noble Queen!

God save the Queen!

Send her victorious,

Happy and glorious,

Long to reign over us,

God save the Queen!

25
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What do new British citizens need to swear or affirm during their citizenship ceremony?

A

Loyalty to the Queen

by saying the Oath/Affirmation of allegiance

26
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What is the difference between the Oath of allegiance and the Affirmation of allegiance?

A
  • With the oath - you are swearing to God
  • The affirmation is non-religious
27
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What are the words to the Oath of allegiance?

A

I (name) swear by Almighty God

that on becoming a British citizen,

I will be faithful and bear true allegiance

to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second,

her heirs and Successors,

according to the law.

28
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What are the words to the Affirmation of allegiance?

A

I (name) do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm

that on becoming a British citizen,

I will be faithful and bear true allegiance

to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second,

her heirs and Successors,

according to the law.

Life in the U.K.: The UK government, the law and your role - The British constitution (9 decks)

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