The parliament of england dpes queen elizabeth II have a say?

Question

I have always wondered does Queen Elizabeth II have say in the politics in UK? i would really like to know!

Answer 1

No, She is kept informed but has no political influence.

Answer 2

YES she allows the royal seal of approval on all bills passed in Parliament.     the monarch still has a part to play, which involves signing relevant documents.  Usually she signs what are known as Letters Patent which allow the Speakers of the two Houses (the Speaker of the House of Commons and the Lord Chancellor) to announce that the she has given her assent. further to that, she dose work 9 to 5  with many hours of overtime, I wouldn't have her job, no mater how much salary i was offered.

the last time a monarch refused to sign, was Queen Anne,she refused it for a Bill for settling the militia in Scotland.

Answer 3

The Queen by convention acts on the advice of Parliament, meaning that she generally avoids any political comment and agrees to all bills that the Government votes for. However, she can refuse, and she can sack the Government and/or appoint another Prime Minister of her own choice. These powers are rarely used - the following article refers to only three occasions in Britain in the last century:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reserve_pow...

Answer 4

She plays no active role, but am sure if she greatly disapproves of some decision, then she is capable of 'Bending the Ear' of the Priminister & letting her feelings known ! - so i would guess there is a little (unofficial/indirect) influence

Answer 5

Although the Queen takes no active part in parliament, she does consult with the prime minister on a weekly basis, and can express an opinion on any matter of state. Since Queen Victorias reign the sovereign has had the right"to be consulted,to encourage and to warn". All cabinet ministers wishing to leave the country on official business must obtain the Queens permission. There is also something called Royal Perogative which gives the Queen the right to dissolve parliament on the advice of her ministers.

Answer 6

The British monarchy is a system of government in which a hereditary monarch is the sovereign of the United Kingdom and its overseas territories, and holds the now constitutional position of head of state. According to convention, the Queen's powers are exercised upon the advice of her prime minister. She does however possess certain reserve powers which she may exercise at her own discretion.

In the UK, the Queen (or King, when there is a male monarch) has numerous theoretical personal prerogatives. In practice, however, with the exception of the appointment of a prime minister, which is done with every prime minister, there are few circumstances in modern British government where these could be justifiably exercised; they have rarely been exercised in the last century. These powers could be exercised in an emergency such as a constitutional crisis. The monarch's personal prerogatives are:

- The refusal to dissolve Parliament when requested by the Prime Minister.

- To appoint a Prime Minister of her own choosing.

- The dismissal of a Prime Minister and his Government on the Monarch's own authority.

- The refusal of the Royal Assent.

- The refusal of the "Queen's Consent," where direct monarchical assent is required for a bill affecting, directly or by implication, the prerogative, hereditary revenues—including ultimus haeres, treasure trove, and bona vacantia—or the personal property or interests of the Crown to be heard in Parliament.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Prero...

It has long been established in the uncodified Constitution of the United Kingdom that political power is ultimately exercised by the Parliament of the United Kingdom, of which the Sovereign is a non-partisan component, along with the House of Lords and the House of Commons, and by the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Thus, as the modern British monarchy is a constitutional one, the Sovereign's role is in practice limited to non-partisan functions (such as being the fount of honour).

In practice, political power is exercised today through Parliament and by the Prime Minister and Cabinet. The sovereign also holds the title of Supreme Governor of the established Church of England. The monarch holds a weekly audience with the Prime Minister, as well as regular audiences with other members of the Cabinet. The monarch may express his or her views, but, as a constitutional ruler, must ultimately accept the Prime Minister's and Cabinet's decisions.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_mon...

Answer 7

She has to sign every law passed by Parliament before it comes into effect, so I suppose she could have a say if she refused to sign; however it's 300 years since any monarch refused to sign an Act. The Prime Minister does meet her every week to report what's going on, and she sees all official government papers, so she has the opportunity to give her advice on issues and since she's got so much experience in the job the PM would be sensible to listen to her.

Answer 8

in reality she has no influence...

But she does have to sign every bill before it becomes law..in theory she could refuse to sign, so it wouldnt become law..but she would never do that.

Answer 9

When any law goes through she has to sign it, so technically she could stop anything.

However, I don't think she would as parliament then might try to undermine the Royal family.

Answer 10

She does have a say;she is suppossed to advise the Prime Minister and Parliament. She is also expected to break tied votes in Parliament.But, since she is expected to head the elected government, she is expected to be politically neutral.The Prime Minister and Parliament know what she thinks and act,or not act upon any advice she gives.

from http://www.royal.gov/uk/output/Page4692....

"Although she is a constitutional monarch who remains politically neutral, The Queen retains the ability to give a regular audience to a Prime Minister during his or her term of office, and plays a role in the mechanics of calling a general election.

The Queen gives a weekly audience to the Prime Minister at which she has a right and a duty to express her views on Government matters. If either The Queen or the Prime Minister are not available to meet, then they will speak by telephone.

These meetings, as with all communications between The Queen and her Government, remain strictly confidential. Having expressed her views, The Queen abides by the advice of her ministers.

The Queen also plays a part in the calling of a general election. The Prime Minister of the day may request the Sovereign to grant a dissolution of Parliament at any time.

In normal circumstances, when a single-party government enjoys a majority in the House of Commons, the Sovereign would not refuse, for the government would then resign and the Sovereign would be unable to find an alternative government capable of commanding the confidence of the Commons.

After a general election, the appointment of a Prime Minister is also the prerogative of the Sovereign.

In appointing a Prime Minister, the Sovereign is guided by constitutional conventions. The main requirement is to find someone who can command the confidence of the House of Commons.

This is normally secured by appointing the leader of the party with an overall majority of seats in the Commons, but there could still be exceptional circumstances when The Queen might need to exercise discretion to ensure that her Government is carried on.

When a potential Prime Minister is called to Buckingham Palace, The Queen will ask him or her whether he or she will form a government.

To this question, two responses are realistically possible. The most usual is acceptance.

If the situation is uncertain, as it was with Sir Alec Douglas-Home in 1963, a potential Prime Minister can accept an exploratory commission, returning later to report either failure or, as occurred in 1963, success.

After a new Prime Minister has been appointed, the Court Circular will record that "the Prime Minister Kissed Hands on Appointment". This is not literally the case. In fact, the actual kissing of hands will take place later, in Council."