2. In Britain the Monarch is the
Head of State. Tis institution
adjusted itself according to the
needs of democratic age. . The
Monarch takes little direct part
in Government. The Queen is a
titular sovereign while all the
governmental authority are
exercised by different branches
of government but on the behalf
of the crown.
Powers of crown:
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EXECUTIVE
JUDICIARY
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3. Prerogatives of the Crown signify
those powers that have not been
taken away from the Monarch
during the process of decline in his
powers.
There are two types of prerogatives:
1. Personal prerogatives
2. Political prerogatives
PREROGATIVES:
4. • The king has the attribute of
immorality. The demise is
immediately followed by the
Succession. King can do
Wrong.
Personal prerogatives:
6. • Administrative Prerogatives: The creation of
press, the creation of Corporations, The
appointment and dismissal of Ministers and
other Government Officials, Declaration of
war etc. The Crown is the Chief Commander
of Armed Forces.
• Judicial Prerogatives: Appointment of Judges,
Power of Pardon, Not Subject to Law, all the
courts exercise their powers on the name of
Monarch
• LORD CHANCELLOR: It is the servant of
Crown, is the supervisor of judicial
establishments.
POLITICAL PREROGATIVES:
7. • Foreign Prerogatives: Declaration of
War and Peace, Power of Recognition,
Appointment of Ambassadors.
• The prime minister always keep
informed the ruler about all important
matters relating to foreign affairs.
• It appoints diplomatic staff and
receives the ambassadors of other
countries
POLITICAL PREROGATIVES
8. • The Queen has the power to
prorogue (suspend) and to
summon (call back)
Parliament – prorogation
typically happens at the end
of a parliamentary session,
and the summoning occurs
shortly after, when The
Queen attends the State
Opening of Parliament.
Summoning/Proroguing Parliament
9. • Royal assent: It is The Queen’s right and responsibility to grant
assent to bills from Parliament,
• Appointing the Prime Minister :The Queen is responsible for
appointing the Prime Minister after a general election.
• Encouragement: The Queen and the Prime Minister meet
weekly to discuss the PM's plans. The queen has a lot more
experience of politics than any Prime Minister so her opinions
are listened to, and some previous prime ministers have
admitted modifying their policies after 'encouragement' from the
queen.
Administrative powers:
