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The monarch is Head of State, Head of the Commonwealth, and Supreme Governor of the Church of England

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mediumsingle choice

Which of the following is NOT a role of the monarch?

Head of State

Head of the Commonwealth

Head of Government

Supreme Governor of the Church of England

Explanation

The monarch is Head of State, Head of the Commonwealth, and Supreme Governor of the Church of England. The Head of Government is the Prime Minister, not the monarch.

easysingle choice

The monarch of the UK is also the head of which organisation of 56 countries?

The European Union

The United Nations

The Commonwealth

NATO

Explanation

The monarch is Head of the Commonwealth, a voluntary association of 56 countries. The UN has 193 members. The UK left the EU. NATO is a military alliance with no royal leadership.

mediumsingle choice

Of which church is the monarch the Supreme Governor?

The Church of Scotland

The Roman Catholic Church

The Church of England

The Methodist Church

Explanation

The monarch is the Supreme Governor of the Church of England, the established church in England. The Church of Scotland is a separate body. The monarch is not head of the Catholic or Methodist churches.

mediumsingle choice

How many countries are members of the Commonwealth?

28

56

72

44

Explanation

The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 countries, mostly former British territories. The monarch serves as Head of the Commonwealth. The other numbers are incorrect.