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The British King/Queen Have No Real Power
Parliament can overrule anything they do, and they are not extensively used anymore.
 XieXie  22 May 2008 23:06
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It is true that the monarchy are just there to look good (which they don't)
 
 Sinner  25 Oct 2008 18:58
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The Monarchy Contributes To Briatins Economy I Think Something Like 15% So While They Have No Real Power They're Useful To Have Around
 
 ScottyRAWR  12 Aug 2008 02:13
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If the Queen actually implemented any of the power that she, on paper, has the monarchy would be finished. She has no outright power but has a powerful voice in the same way that the Archbishop of Canterbury has, probably slightly less so.

She is just a figurehead and a diplomat. For the record I think she does a fantastic job.
 
 StBalders  07 Jul 2008 00:54
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Ceremonial heads of state.
 
 Snipex  06 Jul 2008 23:39
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It's true if the queen tried to make something happen they would just completely get rid of her
 
 Satchel  23 May 2008 02:15
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 Moron you can't get rid of the queen you want to start a war or something
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 23 May 2008 02:24
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Like they said the "royalties" are just figureheads or mascot they get pampered just because of their family Parliament has all of the power
 
 MM92  23 May 2008 00:24
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Yeah, the queen is just the mascot, but in the past the king actually did have supreme power. It was called absolutism.
 
 mastermov  22 May 2008 23:11
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Yes, they are just figureheads, so I am told.
 
 Mark  22 May 2008 23:08
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She is more powerful than people think... One of her husband's famous quote... "I hope there is reincarnation...because I will come back as a deadly virus and solve the world's overpopulation problem." I say solve it by one less..him..
 
 cdee12120  11 Oct 2008 17:26
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 erm... I didn't understand the jist of the quote
by  XieXie
 12 Oct 2008 20:49
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Try dethrone her and see the power they have
 
 kvgrim7  20 Jun 2008 18:16
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 How does she contribute to the United Kingdom? Parliament is perfectly capable of running the country on its own.
by  XieXie
 20 Jun 2008 21:07
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The Queen can seize any piece of land with in the UK to use as she wishes , she can impose the death penalty or pardon any criminal she sees fit, she can appoint and dismiss cabinet members or even the grand lord of the treasher (prime minister) she can declare war and force her armies and military in to action she may also dissolve parliament and regain absolute power i she so wished . She is ( if she chooses to be ) the most powerful person on the planet!
 
 muin13  23 May 2008 03:29
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 "She is ( if she chooses to be ) the most powerful person on the planet!"

... because England is certainly the most powerful nation on earth.
by  XieXie
 28 May 2008 03:12
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It all depends on your definition of power. When it comes to political power, then of course not, they have none. However, they do carry some weight as the "figureheads" of their nation. If you disagree, look at all the media coverage on them (Swastika, Henry's Service, Princess Diana's Crash).
 
 Custommade  23 May 2008 01:10
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