Thank you for submitting. Which of the following best describes you? What is your main purpose for visiting globalEDGE? Supporters of a constitutional monarchy stress the benefits of the head of g overnment the p rime minister being separate from the role as head of state.
A constitutional monarch is also able to give impartial non-political support to the work of a wide range of different types of organizations and charities that would not be possible in the same way for a political figure. The British m onarch is also the Head of State of 15 other independent countries, as well as being the head of the commonwealth of 53 Nations. A powerful global representation of Britain The international recognition of the British monarchy , with its associated foreign tours and state visits, is said to help support the influence of Britain around the world.
This is said to bring notable benefits in terms of security, influence, and trade. A magnet for tourism The Royal Family are said to represent a strong draw for tourists to visit Great Britain. Such figures are questioned by others, but supporters of the Royal Family pose the counter factual question as to how much tourism may not come to Britain, if the monarchy was abolished.
The most frequent arguments made for the abolition of the monarchy are:. Democracy It is argued that in a democracy, the public should be able to exercise democratic control over the Head of State. This relates to both electing the post, and having the instruments to check or even impeach whoever holds that role. None of this is possible if the head of state is a hereditary monarch.
They argue that only an elected head of state can change the political culture and the relationship with those in power. This is said to be evidenced by the volume of private letters written by the current Prince of Wales to government Ministers on a regular basis.
The Established Church The continuing existence of the r oyal family also attracts criticism because of the way in which the m onarch is both the head of the church and head of state.
It is argued that having an established church, in the form of the Church of England , discriminates in favour of one religion above all. It is said that this is a piece of religious discrimination which is a dangerous anachronism in a multi-cultural, mainly secular society.
If only , 12 March. Many British people are attached to the monarchy and would be sad to see it go. There is no need to abolish the monarchy; it should simply be redefined and limited to a ceremonial role. We could then elect a proper head of state to fulfil the political role that is lacking, which leaves all power unchecked in the hands of the prime minister. This solution can be seen in other countries that have royal families detached from political power.
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