Deck 4: The Royal Prerogative

Question 1

The struggle between the Monarch and Parliament came to a head in 1629 when King Charles II suspended Parliament.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Which of the following honours can be conferred personally by the Monarch?

A) The MBE
B) The CBE
C) The Order of the Thistle
D) The Order of the Garter

Answer 2

C

Question 3

In relation to the treaty-making powers in the UK, which of the following are TRUE?

A) Treaties must be laid before Parliament
B) A Joint Treaties Committee should be given the opportunity to report on the Treaty within 21 days (extensions may be possible)
C) Two-thirds of the Commons need to agree to a Treaty for it to be ratified
D) Treaty-making powers are subject to judicial review

Answer 3

A

Question 4

In the GCHQ case (1985) which of the following prerogative powers were found to be non-justiciable?

A) The dissolution of Parliament
B) The granting of a passport
C) Control of the Civil Service
D) The granting of honours

Question 5

Define the Royal Prerogative.

Question 6

Evaluate the importance of the Royal Prerogative in the UK's modern constitutional framework.

Question 7

Explain whether or not the courts have the power to review the prerogative of mercy.

Question 8

Outline, with reference to case law, the extent to which the courts can control the use of the Royal Prerogative.

Question 9

Define the term 'justiciability'.

Question 10

Explain the principles relating to judicial control of the Royal Prerogative laid down by the case of R v Secretary of State for the Home Department ex parte Northumbria Police Authority (1988)

Question 11

Evaluate the extent to which the royal prerogative can be subject to political control.

Question 12

Prior to 1688 the Monarch's duty to protect the realm included the right to build which of the following?

A) Lighthouses
B) Ports
C) Beacons
D) Bridges

Question 13

In relation to the Royal Prerogative powers, which of the following are TRUE?

A) They are residual
B) They are in general exercised by the Monarch personally
C) They are based in the common law
D) They require a statute to be lawful

Question 14

The case of R v Foreign Secretary ex parte Everett (1989) laid down which principle:

A) The granting and withholding of passports is subject to judicial review
B) The granting and withholding of passports is not subject to judicial review
C) The armed forces are regulated under the Royal Prerogative
D) The armed forces are not regulated under the Royal Prerogative

Question 15

In the case of Prohibitions del Roy (Prohibitions Case) (1607) the Monarch was denied the right to dispense justice personally.

Question 16

The ancient right of the Monarch to sturgeon and swans still exists.

Question 17

Prerogative powers are fully defined by the UK's unwritten constitution.

Question 18

According to constitutional theory, the Monarch has the power to appoint whoever he or she wishes to the office of Prime Minister.

Question 19

The right of pardon extends to civil matters.

Question 20

Members of the armed forces are regulated under the Royal Prerogative and they do not enjoy statutory employment protection.

Question 21

Before 1688 which body held powers to make law, regulate trade, raise taxes and defend the realm?

A) The House of Lords
B) The Judiciary
C) The Monarch
D) The Civil Service

Question 22

Which of the following is not one of Bagehot's (1867) 'three rights' of the UK's constitutional monarchy? The right:

A) ... to proclaim
B) ... to be consulted
C) ... to encourage
D) ... to warn

Question 23

Which of the following, according to Blackstone's definition, is not a prerogative power which relates to domestic affairs?

A) Keeping of the peace
B) Power to enter into treaties
C) Reduction of sentences
D) Appointment of ministers

Question 24

The Fixed Term Parliament Act 2011 states that a parliamentary period should be fixed for how many years?

A) 3
B) 4
C) 5
D) 6

Question 25

What would the advantages and disadvantages be of formalising Royal Prerogative powers on a statutory basis?