Examples Of Reserved Powers Quiz
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This power can be exercised by a head of state without the intervention from the other branches of government. Whatever is the form of government, there are certain provisions calling for an exemption or a consideration of such power.
- 1.What is another term for reserved powers?
- A.
Residual powers
- B.
Discretionary powers
- C.
Prerogative powers
- D.
All of the above
- 2.Unlike other constitutional monarchs, who has no reserved powers?
- A.
King of Spain
- B.
Emperor of Japan
- C.
King of Sweden
- D.
B & C
- 3.A king could delegate reserved powers or royal prerogative to whom?
- A.
Governor General
- B.
Chief of Staff
- C.
Queen
- D.
The heirs to the throne
- 4.Which of the following actions is not part of reserved powers under constitutional monarchy?
- A.
To grant pardon
- B.
To dismiss a Prime Minister
- C.
To dissolve a Parliament
- D.
To issue license plates of vehicles
- 5.In Belgium, what should be indicated in constitutional provision to make an act of the Monarch valid and binding?
- A.
Approval of the King
- B.
Signature of the members of government
- C.
Royal advice of The Elders
- D.
Confirmation of the Queen
- 6.Which of the following is a major theoretical personal prerogative of the United Kingdom's Monarch?
- A.
To refuse to dissolve a Parliament
- B.
To appoint a Prime Minister
- C.
To dismiss a Prime Minister
- D.
All of the above
- 7.Reserved powers were used on how many occasions in Australia?
- A.
Once
- B.
Twice
- C.
Thrice
- D.
None of the above
- 8.From what country does this principle exist: "The Queen reigns, but the government rules,so long as it has the support of the House of Representatives".
- A.
Australia
- B.
Canada
- C.
Great Britain
- D.
New Zealand
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