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by keithold is a prodigal bagger on December 17th, 2007
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When the king or queen of England dies, why do people say, "Long live the king/queen?" It seems odd to say that of a dead person.
by Stu B in his light spring COAT on June 17th, 2011
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Shall we hijack an army tank and use it to invade the Houses of Parliament?
by Kenz the Frenz on April 2nd, 2012
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What do you think of the British Conservatives and Unionist Party?.
by jamesross19 on March 20th, 2012
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Do you think the Prime Minister is about as much use as a catflap in an elephant house?
by Kenz the Frenz on May 5th, 2012
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Is there something rotten at the heart of British Politics?.
by jamesross19 on April 29th, 2012
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Well, I just learned something. I am understanding that this is within the power of the Queen? I thought the Queen currently had not real political power, that she was a figurehead so to speak, for traditions sake. Is this incorrect?
by Cowboy-Matter of Fact on December 17th, 2007
I thought the Prime Minister was really the leader of the country in practical terms.
by Cowboy-Matter of Fact on December 17th, 2007
I've been reading about it on Wikepedia, it is very complex.
by Cowboy-Matter of Fact on December 17th, 2007
That is the essence of a constitutional monarchy. However, she retains the power to choose the Prime Minister. However, the Prime Minister that she chooses must be able to obtain a majority in the House of Commons. If he or she does not, the queen can either sack the PM and call on someone who does have a majority in the Commons or call for an election.
by keithold is a prodigal bagger on December 17th, 2007