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Monarchy
Monarchy is a form of government in which all political power is vested in a monarch, usually a king or a queen. The monarch rules the nation, and acts as the head of state until his/her death or abdication.
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Why did Mary I rule England and Scotland?
She didn't.
Queen Mary I of Scotland and Queen Mary I of England were two different people.
Mary I of Scotland, also known as Mary, Queen of Scots was born 8th December 1542, became Queen when her father, King James V of Scotland, died on 14th December 1542 (yes, she was 6 days old). As the wife of Francis II, she was Queen Consort of France from 10th July 1559 until the death of Francis on 5th December 1560. She was executed on 8th February 1587 for supposedly plotting to overthrow Queen Elizabeth I of England.
Mary I of England was born 8th February 1516, became Queen of England on 9th July 1553 and reigned until her death on 17th November 1558.
Mary I of England was a half sister of Elizabeth I, and was known as Bloody Mary because during her reign nearly 300 people were executed for failing to follow Roman Catholicism.
When Queen Elizabeth I died she was succeeded by the son of Mary Queen of Scots. He had already been King James VI of Scotland for 20 years and he also became King James I of England - he held the two titles seperately and England and Scotland remained separate countries for another hundred years.
What type of political system is headed by Queen Elizabeth II of England?
Britain is a "parliamentary monarchy". That is to say, Parliament runs the country in the name of the Queen. As Britain has no written constitution, the exact role of the Monarch is hard to assertain. In practice, Parliament (specifically, the Prime Minister) runs the country during the day-to-day. The Queen is purely a figurehead, with mostly ceremonial duties. However, the theory is more complex. The Queen is the only person with the power and (most importantly) the authority to: Declare war, dissolve Parliament, dimiss the Prime Minister, appoint a new Prime Minister etc. This makes the Queen of England, the most powerful monarch of any democracy. -She is Commander in Chief of all British forces; troops swear an oath of alligence to her.
The United Kingdom has a bi-cameral parliament for the entire country.
The upper house, the House of Lords, is made up of members appointed by the Queen for life. These members are nominated by the government and the opposition parties. The House of Lords is responsible for reviewing and refining legislation. It cannot veto a bill, and it cannot comment on finance (supply) bills.
The lower house, the House of Commons, is fully elected by the adult population of the country using the "first past the post" (non-proportional) system. It can veto changes made by the House of Lords.
The government is made up of the largest party in the House of Commons, with the leader of that party being appointed Prime Minister. The largest party since 1997 is the Labour Party and the Prime Minister since earlier in 2007 is Gordon Brown.
There are also three other parliament-type assemblies in the United Kingdom following "devolution".
In Wales, there is an Assembly, semi-proportionally elected, with limited powers. It is currently a Labour-Plaid Cymru coalition, led by Labour's Rhodri Morgan.
In Scotland, there is a full unicameral parliament which has full responsibility for everything in Scotland except macro-finance, broadcasting, defence and foreign affairs. It is currently an SNP minority government, led by Alex Salmond.
In Northern Ireland, there is an Assembly. This was only established recently after many attempts. It is designed to be a coalition as a default. The current leading partners are the DUP, who represent protestant interests, and Sinn Fein, who represent catholic interests. The Rev Ian Paisley leads the Assembly.
England does not have a separate parliament, assembly or government.
Different arrangements apply in the islands that are British but are not part of the United Kingdom - Jersey, Guernsey, Sark and the Isle of Man - all of which have their own forms of government with the Queen as constitutional monarch.
The Queen is also Queen of Canada, Australia and New Zealand, plus several other countries. In each of these, she is also a constitutional monarch. These countries are not ruled by the British Government, although in several small islands (Bermuda, Falklands for instance) the British Government is responsible for defense and foreign affairs.
What is one word the describes Louis XIV?
I would use the word "daredevil" to describe Louis XIV. He was a very courageous and successful warrior. He is buried in an airtight tomb covered in so many layers of materials, that wnen they excavated him, his body was in nearly perfectly preserved condition.
Who seized the English throne after edward confessor died?
An English Lord, Harold Godwinson did. He claimed that the deceased king had entrusted to him the throne of England. Unfortunately so did the Viking chief Harald Hardrada and the Norman king William the Conqueror.
After William defeated Harold at the Battle of Hastings, he became King of England and was crowned on Christmas Day, 1066.
How Indian constitution protect right to child?
The first step to fulfil the rights of children can be found in the Constitution of India. There are a number of articles that address various needs of children. The articles are divided into two categories: Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy. Fundamental Rights are justifiable in a court of law and are negatives that prohibit the states from doing thing. The courts are bound to declare a law as invalid if it violates a fundamental right. Directive principles are positive suggestions for states, and are not justifiable in a court of law.
Fundamental Rights:
- Article 14- The State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of laws with in the territory of India.
- Article 15- The State shall not discriminate against any citizen..Nothing in this Article shall prevent the State from making any special provisions for women and children.
- Article 21-No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law.
- Article 21 A-The State shall provide free and compulsory education to all children of the age of 6-14 years in such manner as the State may, by law, determine.
- Article 23-Traffic in human beings and beggary and other forms of forced labour are prohibited and any contravention of this provision shall be an offence punishable in accordance with the law.
- Article 24-No child below the age of 14 years shall be employed to work in any factory or mine or engaged in any other hazardous employment.
- The Constitution (86th Amendment) Act was notified on 13th December 2002, making free and compulsory education a Fundamental Right for all children in the age group of 6-14 years.
Directive Principles:
- Article 39(e) and (f)- It provides that the State shall, in particular, direct its policy towards securing to "ensure that the health and strength of workers, men and women and the tender age of children are not abused" and "that the citizens are not forced by economic necessity to enter avocations unsuited to their age or strength" and that "the children are given opportunities and facilities to develop in a healthy manner and in conditions of freedom and dignity" and that the childhood and youth are protected against exploitation and against moral and material abandonment.
- Article 45- The State shall endeavour to provide early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of six years.
- Article 47- The State shall regard the raising of the level of nutrition and the standard of living of its people and the improvement of public health as among its primary duties
- Article 243G read with Schedule 11 - provide for institutionalization of child care by seeking to entrust programmes of Women and Child Development to Panchayat (Item 25 of Schedule 11), apart from education (item 17), family welfare (item 25), health and sanitation (item 23) and other items with a bearing on the welfare of children
His leg was torn off by a mutant slug-plant being and he dissolved.
When did Richard the Lion-heart invade Cyprus?
In 1191, but he did not really invade it. Part of his fleet (but the part containing his treasure chests) stranded in Cyprus after a storm in 1191 and Cyprus' ruler Isaac Komnenos - following ancient custom - had seized everything in the wrecked ships. This also included Richard's fiancée and his sister who had been travelling on them, although this seemed to concern Richard less at the time.
On learning what had happened, Richard took the rest of his ships to Cyprus and after a friendly meeting with Cyprus' ruler got his money and the ladies back. After that, Isaac Komnenos found to his dismay that Richard showed no eagerness to continue his journey and fight the infidels in the Holy Land but chose to live comfortably off the ruler's hospitality, while his troops harrassed the local population.
Finally Isaac Komnenos got so tired of his unwanted guests that he ordered Richard and his troops off his island. A piqued Richard then reacted by conquering the island in a matter of days.
Those who work for the king typically include advisors, nobles, and various officials responsible for governance, administration, and military matters. This can also encompass servants, guards, and members of the royal household. Additionally, skilled artisans and merchants may serve the king indirectly by providing goods and services. Overall, the king's workforce is a diverse group dedicated to supporting the monarchy and its functions.
Peter the Great was certainly an absolute monarch and began the westernization of Russia
Who were the two pretenders to Henry V11 throne?
The pretenders to Henry VII's throne were Lambert Simnel and Perkin Warbeck. Lambert Simnel claim was through the support of the Yorkist Dynasty to be young Edward of Warwick ( a nephew of Edward VI and Richard III). Perkin Warbeck's claimed to be Richard of Shrewsbury, Duke of York, the younger son of King Edward IV, one of the Princes of the Tower and was threat to the Tudor Dynasty and gained his support outside of England.
Who was the king that executed in 1793?
King Louis XVI of France was executed on January 21, 1793, after being found guilty of treason.
Describe three ways that Henry iv laid the foundation for absolutism in France?
Three main actions and events can be used to describe how Henry IV laid the foundation for absolutism in France. He worked to provide food for the poor, he made it so that the government was involved in every part of French life, and he built up the country's bureaucracy and reduced the influence of nobles.
Why did the king not want his daughter to be married with Aladdin?
It's not necessarily that the Sultan didn't want Princess Jasmine to marry Aladdin, the predicament they faced was that according to the Law, a Princess can only marry a Prince. That is why Aladdin wishes to become a Prince. However, by the end of the movie, it is agreed that despite of the Law Jasmine may choose whomever she wishes, regardless of their societal standing.
He marched 10,000 men to the top of a hill and marched them down again.
