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The Church of Scotland is a Presbyterian church; the monarch is NOT its head

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What type of church is the Church of Scotland?

Catholic

Anglican

Presbyterian

Methodist

Explanation

The Church of Scotland is a Presbyterian church. Unlike the Church of England (which is Anglican), the Church of Scotland is not headed by the monarch.

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The monarch is the head of the Church of Scotland.

True

False

Explanation

The monarch is NOT the head of the Church of Scotland. The Church of Scotland is Presbyterian and is governed by its own structures. The monarch is only the Supreme Governor of the Church of England.

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What is the relationship between the monarch and the Church of Scotland?

The monarch is the Supreme Governor of the Church of Scotland

The monarch is NOT the head of the Church of Scotland

The monarch appoints all ministers in the Church of Scotland

The Church of Scotland does not recognise the monarch

Explanation

The monarch is NOT the head of the Church of Scotland. The Church of Scotland is a Presbyterian church that governs itself through its own system of elders. This is different from the Church of England, where the monarch is the Supreme Governor. The Church of Scotland does recognise the monarch's role as head of state, but the monarch does not lead the church.