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Royal Assent is required for all Bills to become law; by convention, it is never refused
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What is Royal Assent?
The monarch's formal approval of a Bill passed by Parliament
The monarch's power to dissolve Parliament at any time
The monarch's right to appoint judges
The monarch's personal vote in the House of Lords
Explanation
Royal Assent is the formal approval the monarch gives to a Bill after it passes both Houses of Parliament, turning it into law. By convention, it is never refused.
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When was the last time Royal Assent was refused by a monarch?
1215
1708 (Queen Anne)
1689
It has never been refused
Explanation
The last time Royal Assent was refused was in 1708 by Queen Anne. Since then, by convention, the monarch always grants Royal Assent. Option D is incorrect because it was technically refused once.