Question

Which BEST describes the role of the English monarchy in its Constitutional form today?

A) to serve as a figurehead of state
B) to continue to exert absolute authority over the government
C) to serve as the final veto power over the representative government
D) to dismiss the prime minister when it is called by a Parliamentary vote

Answer 1

Answer:A) to serve as a figurehead of state

Explanation: I took the test

Answer 2

The correct answer is D. English role in its Constitutional form today is to dismiss the prime minister when it is called by a Parliamentary vote.

Step-by-step explanation:

The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy where the country's head of state is a king or queen who is appointed according to a legally established throne. The current Queen, Elizabeth II, has been the monarch of Britain since February 6, 1952, when she succeeded her deceased father George VI.

The United Kingdom has no written constitution but relies heavily on constitutional practice. The English royal power was limited by the issuance of Magna Carta, originally in 1215. Since the 1700s, it has become a custom that the monarch does not participate in the direct government of the kingdom, but by an implied delegation leaves the royal prerogative to the Prime Minister and his cabinet. However, there are three duties that can only be performed by the monarch;

-Appointment and discharge of the Prime Minister, other ministers and a variety of state, church and military officials;

-Dissolution of Parliament's lower house and thereby triggering new elections;

-Signing of laws and other commands for their validity.