CIVI RU - MONARCHY

What is the monarchy In the UK / what do they do/ who ?

• constitutional monarchy

• Monarch is the head of state

• Represent UK abroad

• Appoint the PM (prime minister)

• Don’t govern the country

• Represent British traditions and national identity

Arguments in favor of the monarchy?

• political stability as they remain neutral

• National symbol of unity

• Soft power because of royal family (attract lot of tourist,etc…)

Arguments against the monarchy?

• undemocratic as people can’t vote for who they want

• Cost a lot of money

• They have more privileges (before the law for instance)

• They are outdated institutions (colonist era/ racist and sexist institutions)

• They are a white privileged minority of people

Is the constitution a written paper like in France ?

• there’s no paper constitution itself

• There are unwritten laws and written laws that form a constitution

Who’s the executer ?

Prime Minister + cabinet

Controversy about the royal family

• racism against Megan from them and British media

• Harry wore nazi clothes + his uncle was friend with hitler

• The late queen made a nazi sign when she was younger