Question

why is queen elizebeth power nonexistent?

Answer 1

The Monarch does possess certain powers which she may exercise at her own discretion.The British Monarch holds a constitutional position of Head of State

Answer 2

does the parliament have any effect on her powers?

Answer 3

political power is exercised today through Parliament, the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.

Answer 4

basically they just leave her with her own perks as long as she doesnt disturb anything they do.

Answer 5

The following is a partial list of Queen Elizabeth’s Royal Prerogative Powers:
- The Queen alone, as Head of the Armed Forces, may declare war or peace
- The Queen alone may conclude treaties
- The Queen (as commander-in-chief) may choose and appoint officers of all ranks
- The Queen may convoke, adjourn, remove, and dissolve Parliament
- The Queen may appoint a Prime Minister of her own choosing
- The Queen may dismiss the Prime Minister and his Government
- The Queen can choose and appoint all judges, councillors, officers of state, etc.
- The Queen may initiate criminal proceedings, and she alone can bestow a pardon
- The Queen may refuse the Royal Assent
- The Queen may refuse to dissolve Parliament when requested by the Prime Minister
- The Queen can choose and appoint all Archbishops, Bishops, and ecclesiastical dignitaries

Answer 6

so she pretty much has a great deal of power if she can overrule the prime minister and cabinet

Answer 7

in a way

Answer 8

but just not like back then..

Answer 9

ok i see what you're saying, thanks for help!

Answer 10

no prob!..

Answer 11

actually just one more question, could the queen get rid of the parliament and cabinet and just pretty much regain her power like back in the day?

Answer 12

- The Queen may dismiss the Prime Minister and his Government
- The Queen can choose and appoint all judges, councillors, officers of state, etc.
- The Queen may initiate criminal proceedings, and she alone can bestow a pardon
- The Queen may refuse the Royal Assent
- The Queen may refuse to dissolve Parliament when requested by the Prime Minister
- The Queen can choose and appoint all Archbishops, Bishops, and ecclesiastical dignitaries
- The Queen may exercise the refusal of the “Queen’s Consent” (direct Monarchical assent is required for a bill affecting the prerogative, hereditary revenues or the personal property or interests of the Crown to be heard in Parliament).
- Since the Sovereign is “first in honour, dignity and in power--and the seat and fountain of all three,'' the Queen may bestow all public honours, including creating peerages or bestowing Orders of Chivalry

Answer 13

- The Queen may dismiss the Prime Minister and his Government

Answer 14

The Queen may exercise the refusal of the “Queen’s Consent” (direct Monarchical assent is required for a bill affecting the prerogative, hereditary revenues or the personal property or interests of the Crown to be heard in Parliament).

Answer 15

she has the power to disband it

Answer 16

if she did would there be any rebellion to overthrow her?