INDEX 1. Introduction 2. Who has more power‚ the PM or the Queen? The appearance and the reality 3. The roles of the monarch 4. The value of the monarchy 5. The Royal Family 6. Important ceremonies 7. Anti-monarchy groups 8. Curiosities 1. Introduction Over the 20th and 21st centuries‚ monarchy has become an increasingly irrelevant institution in many parts of the world. The deep respect the public had for it has turned into indifference. Most people consider monarchy to be an anachronism‚ totally out
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British Parliament Great Britain is a constitutional monarchy. This means that it has a monarch as its Head of the State. The monarch reigns with the support of Parliament. The powers of the monarch are not defined precisely. Everything today is done in the Queen’s name. It is her government‚ her armed forces‚ her law courts and so on. She appoints all the Ministers‚ including the Prime Minister. Everything is done however on the advice of the elected Government‚ and the monarch takes no part
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Abuse of power Power is the ability or authority to control people and events‚ whether it is economically or politically. In modern society people are vested power by a democratic election. In many cases leaders‚ mostly due to financial gain‚ abuse the power that they are given. Another influence on power and democracy is “easy money”. Big contracts and business deals‚ as well as the entertainment industry allow people to get instant fortunes and many of these young millionaires use this “new money”
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In the 16th century‚ many nations in Europe are changed and profit by the many economic growths and changes taken place throughout that period of time. In England‚ a variety of rulers such as King Henry VIII‚ Queen “Bloody” Mary Tudor‚ and Queen Elizabeth I ultimately result in the decline of England’s wealth. Thus‚ resulting in England’s economics to decline with each reign. From trade in the Mediterranean Sea between the Middle East and Europe‚ an exchanging of ideas and products take place such
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was one of the most influential political parties in German history. Growing from a twelve-member laughingstock in a predominantly socialist German parliament in 1928‚ the Nazi movement grew to dominate Germany and much of Europe in the span of just two decades‚ playing a major role in World War II‚ and implementing one of the largest genocides in human history. The most powerful and influential weapon the Nazis used in their rapid rise to power as a dominant political force‚ was their ingenious use
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The modern UK Parliament can trace its origins all the way back to two features of Anglo-Saxon government from the 8th to 11th centuries. These are the Witan and the moot. The Witan The Witan was the occasion when the King would call together his leading advisors and nobles to discuss matters affecting the country. It existed only when the King chose and was made up of those individuals whom he particularly summoned. The Witan’s main duty was to advise the King‚ but its assent was not necessary
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Becky Jagiello 10/27/2012 Cult & Civ I Br. Hannon Section 4 Class I.D. #14 The Algonkian People The Algonkian people lived in southern New England in the seventeenth century. They lived a life that combined aspects of Paleolithic hunting and gathering with Neolithic agriculture. Obtaining their basic nutrition of life through these methods led to particular economic‚ social and gender relations. These people produced crops in addition to the abundant natural supplies of their territories
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New Monarchies‚ which were very powerful centralized governments with unified inhabitants‚ start emerging in the mid-15th century. Factors responsible for this advance were the vast demographic and economic growth. Before these New Monarchies were formed there were many changes the new monarchs had to make: including weakening powerful rivals‚ increasing revenue‚ unifying the country‚ and strengthening the power of the king and his bureaucracy. Three countries successful in strengthening themselves
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What were the causes of the unrest in England In the early 19th century? There were many issues in the 19th century that caused chaos‚ people weren’t happy with they way that England was being ruled during that period in time. As a result of this riots and protests broke out all over England. The people were protesting about the political and economical issues that they found in the way parliament ruled England. 16th August 1819. The Peterloo Massacre. Peterloo gained its name
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Evaluate the Strengths and Weaknesses of Parnell’s Political Strategy between 1875 and 1886. To evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of Parnell’s political strategy between these two time periods we must look at individual political strategies. At the beginning of his political career Parnell was elected for Parliament of Meath; this will be evaluated. We will also evaluate Parnell’s allies early in his career and his methods in government. We shall continue to when Parnell was elected President
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