Royal Prerogatives — exercised?
Mainly exercised on advice of government now.
Constitutional monarchy — definition?
Monarch's powers are largely ceremonial.
Magna Carta (1215) — significance?
Limited royal power and established rule of law.
Magna Carta (1215) — significance?
Limited royal power, established rule of law.
Constitutional Monarchy — role?
Monarch's power is limited and ceremonial.
Bill of Rights (1689) — purpose?
Affirmed parliamentary sovereignty and rights.
Glorious Revolution (1688-1689) — outcome?
Led to constitutional monarchy.
Royal prerogatives — exercise?
On advice, include appointment, assent, prorogation.
Uncodified constitution — features?
Based on statutes, law, conventions.
2019 prorogation case — significance?
Tested constitutional principles.
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