What is the role of the Monarchy in the British government?
The sovereign is the symbol of the whole nation. In law, he/she is head of the executive, an integral part of the legislature, head of the judiciary, the commander-in-chief of all the armed forces of the crown and the supreme governor of the established church of England. 14. What are the main functions of Parliament? The main functions of Parliament are: (1) to pass laws; (2) to provide the means of carrying on the work of government by voting for taxation; (3) to examine government policy and administration, including proposals for expenditure; (4) to debate the major issues of the day. 15. Why do the criminal convicts like to be tried first before the magistrates courts? A Magistrates court tries summary offences and either way offences. It is open to the public and the media and usually consists of three unpaid lay magistrates. A magistrates court sits without a jury. The criminal law presumes the innocence of the accused until he has been proved guilty beyond reasonable doubt; eve
