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The Church of England is the official state church in England; the monarch is its Supreme Governor
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What is the official state church in England?
The Roman Catholic Church
The Church of Scotland
The Church of England
The Methodist Church
Explanation
The Church of England is the official state church in England. It is a Protestant church, and the monarch serves as its Supreme Governor.
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What role does the monarch have in the Church of England?
Archbishop
Head Bishop
Supreme Governor
No role
Explanation
The monarch is the Supreme Governor of the Church of England. This role dates back to Henry VIII's break with Rome in the 1530s. The Archbishop of Canterbury is the spiritual leader.