- can dissolve Parliament and call for new elections - source of all legislative and executive power - opens parliamentary sessions with a speech (announces forthcoming legislation) - all Bills must be assented by the Crown (althought no sovereign has imposed a veto since 1708)-head of the Armed Forces (can declare war and peace) -the Supreme Governor of the Church of England - As the Fountain of Justice, he/she appoints senior magistrates + issue Pardons and Mercies -the Head of the Commonwealth (and Head of state in 16 of the 53 Commonwealth member countries)

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