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@ISIDEWITHQuestionsDomestic Policy11yrs ago

Should the British Monarchy be abolished?

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 2m UK voters.

20%
Yes
80%
No
18%
Yes
62%
No
2%
Yes, but gradually phased out over time
9%
No, but they should be self funded and pay taxes
5%
No, they are a positive influence on tourism, charity, and international relations
3%
No, but reduce their funding
2%
No, but only provide financial support for immediate heirs to the throne

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 @57Z4LX5from Oldham  answered…6yrs6Y

Yes. They are a reminder of our tyrannical and autocratic past

 @4YHC3Q2from Derbyshire  answered…6yrs6Y

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.

 @4TTW7YZfrom Croydon  answered…6yrs6Y

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.

 @8W39ZHNanswered…5yrs5Y

Have a referendum on abolition

 @585MN2Bfrom Fife  answered…6yrs6Y

No they should be given more power

 @9BJ4T5Dfrom Missouri  answered…3yrs3Y

No, God save the King

 @9DBHL8Gfrom Tennessee  answered…3yrs3Y

I’m neutral

 @9MMCL33answered…2yrs2Y

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

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