The British monarch is limited to non-partisan functions such as bestowing honours, appointing the Prime Minister, and by tradition is commander-in-chief of the British Armed Forces. Though the ultimate formal executive authority over the government is still through the monarch's royal prerogative, these powers may only be used according to laws enacted in Parliament and within the constraints of convention and precedent.
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Response rates from 618 Weston-Super-Mare voters.
28% Yes |
72% No |
25% Yes |
56% No |
3% Yes, but gradually phased out over time |
9% No, but they should be self funded and pay taxes |
3% No, they are a positive influence on tourism, charity, and international relations |
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2% No, but reduce their funding |
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2% No, but only provide financial support for immediate heirs to the throne |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 618 Weston-Super-Mare voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 618 Weston-Super-Mare voters.
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Unique answers from Weston-Super-Mare voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@57Z4LX54yrs4Y
Yes. They are a reminder of our tyrannical and autocratic past
@4YHC3Q24yrs4Y
No, they should be given more power. The government is corrupt and full of liars. The Monarch needs to be able to tear the government apart and rebuild it in order to fulfill Democracy to its full potential.
@4TTW7YZ4yrs4Y
If they cost more than they make in revenue, then yes the monarchy should go, especially seeing as there are some people in this country living in poverty. That money would be better spent on the poor to make this an equal system. You cannot call our system a democracy with a non elected head of state, it's not fair.
@9MMCL339mos9MO
No and the Monarch should be more involved in holding politicians to account, overrule unjust legislation and disolving parliment for election when the govenment does noit have public support
@8W39ZHN3yrs3Y
Have a referendum on abolition
@585MN2B4yrs4Y
No they should be given more power
@9JLTJJ91yr1Y
The Monarchy is a central piece of British History and should be preserved indefinitely. Furthermore, they should be given more central access to the management of our country
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