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So, I've come up with a few theories on different types of monarchy, and for Britain, I was wondering when the latest possible time would be for the British monarch to be what I call an executive monarch, their powers would be:

· the monarch can call for fresh elections, can prorogue and dissolve Parliament as they wish,

· the monarch can appoint and dismiss the prime minister and cabinet ministers.

· government does not necessarily need to be the party with the largest number of seats in the house of commons, if the monarch thinks they will compromise national interest.

· The monarch cannot impose or collect new taxes without an Act of Parliament.

· The Monarch can suggest new laws to the Prime Minister, and can suspend cabinet if they feel cabinet is acting against the nation's interest. The monarch can also freely reject legislation put before them. And can introduce bills to Parliament.

· They can declare war with Parliament's approval, and can declare peace.

· They can sign treaties, and have those treaties change law, if they think it is worth while

· To add to this, in their role as head of the church, the monarch can appoint and dismiss clergymen and women, and can decide on doctrinal matters as they see fit.


Would this be possible up to the Glorious Revolution, the Civil War? Could the Hanoverians achieve it?
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