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The Constitutional Monarchy
The UK is a constitutional monarchy. The current monarch is King Charles III. The monarch's powers are limited by the constitution and law — the monarch "reigns but does not rule." Real political power lies with the elected government and Parliament.
The monarch holds three key roles: Head of State of the United Kingdom, representing the country and symbolising national unity; Head of the Commonwealth, a voluntary association of 56 countries; and Supreme Governor of the Church of England.
The monarch's main constitutional functions include granting Royal Assent — every Bill passed by both Houses of Parliament must receive Royal Assent to become law. By convention, this is never refused (last refusal was Queen Anne in 1708). The monarch also opens each new parliamentary session with the King's Speech (or Queen's Speech), written by the government, outlining planned laws and policies. It is delivered from the throne in the House of Lords.
The monarch appoints the Prime Minister, by convention inviting the leader of the party with the majority in the House of Commons. The monarch also formally appoints other ministers on the PM's advice. Additional ceremonial duties include receiving foreign heads of state, granting honours such as knighthoods, and holding regular private audiences with the Prime Minister.
The UK is a constitutional monarchy — the monarch reigns but does not rule
The monarch is Head of State, Head of the Commonwealth, and Supreme Governor of the Church of England
Royal Assent is required for all Bills to become law; by convention, it is never refused
The monarch opens Parliament with the King's/Queen's Speech, which is written by the government
The current monarch is King Charles III
Từ vựng
A system where the monarch's powers are limited by law
The chief public representative of a country
The monarch's formal approval of a Bill passed by Parliament
A voluntary association of 56 countries, mostly former British territories
Speech delivered by the monarch at the opening of Parliament
Tóm tắt bài học
- The UK is a constitutional monarchy; the monarch reigns but does not rule
- The current monarch is King Charles III
- The monarch is Head of State, Head of the Commonwealth (56 countries), and Supreme Governor of the Church of England
- Royal Assent is required for all Bills to become law; by convention it is never refused (last refusal: Queen Anne, 1708)
- The monarch opens Parliament with the King's Speech, written by the government, delivered in the House of Lords
- The monarch appoints the Prime Minister, by convention the leader of the majority party in the House of Commons