“Does the Queen have and power in the governance of GB?”
HMQ has the final say on all acts of Parliament. She has the power to refuse Royal Assent and prevent an act becoming law. This has happened recently with the smart-meter bill. She declared it ‘unconstitutional’. That was the end of that.
She gives the PM ‘Guidance’ during her weekly audience with the PM.
She grants permission for Elections and the forming of the Government, and can refuse either.
When a new Political leader is elected by the People She is the one who grants them the position of First Lord of the Treasury/PM.
She also opens Parliament at the start of each year with a reading of ‘Her Government’s’ proposals for the new term.
The legal system is in Her name, hence Courts.
Her powers are more far reaching than She ever uses ,She has chosen to reign with a light touch. Unlike Queen Vic who used all powers available to her.
Having an elected head of state is not for us...good grief, no...cough.
Have you tried a little hot tea for that *cough*?
Off to the salt mines. Kathleen needs to read, and then I have to help Frank with a quiz on Current Environmental Issues.
Thanks, Moosie!! I printed it so I could read it again when the confusion starts. I hate that!
We're only supposed to have a chief administrator. People really, really, really seem to want a chief nanny.