What are the true powers of Queen Elizabeth and what can she really do?Who is the most powerful monarch today?

Question

I'm sorry if I asked too many questions but please answer seriously. Please be detailed and specific. 10 pts for the most detailed answer! Thanks!

Answer 1

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.

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.

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Answer 2

The true powers are great. By domination of the brit social system, the royals maintain the power to ostracize, and with that power, all critics are silenced, in fear of being the victim of ostracization. The royals use that power ruthlessly, and thus, they maintain control over the entire british population who are silenced in fear of any statements being made against the royals. The fear is butressed by the fear of loss of jobs, loss of friends, ostracization from neighbors and co-workers. So the royals maintain their position, power and influence, even in parliament, where the members in the house of commons want to get re-elected, but know they couldnt be re-elected if they make comments against the royals. This leads many brits to leave england and go to the USA or some other country.

Dont let brits hoodwink you by this fable that the royals have no power. They have political power because they can have anyone, including members of parliament, ostracized, if they criticize the queen or any member of her prostituted entouraged family.

Answer 3

The British monarch is only symbolically the head of the UK and other countries linked to the throne, the present queen can do very little.

I think the most powerful monarchy is in Saudi Arabia, very rich, very stable, very important as protector of the holy Muslim sites in Mecca and Medina.

Answer 4

the queen elizabeth II of england , but the most rich monarch is the sultan of brunei . elizabeth of england is the most powerful monarch because england is a world potency , and because she is the patron of the commonwealth program...good lucky