Questions and Answers
Who or what is indicated by the appearance of the Royal Coat of Arms on all statutes and court buildings?
The monarch
When was the phrase 'Dieu et Mon Droit' first used as a battle cry?
1198
Since when has Britain been a constitutional monarchy?
1688
Who is the official head of state mentioned in the text?
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What does 'law' mean from a practical point of view?
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Study Notes
The Royal Coat of Arms and the Monarchy
- The appearance of the Royal Coat of Arms on all statutes and court buildings indicates the Sovereign (the monarch).
Monarchical History
- The phrase 'Dieu et Mon Droit' (God and my right) was first used as a battle cry in the 12th century.
Constitutional Monarchy
- Britain has been a constitutional monarchy since the Glorious Revolution of 1688.
Head of State
- The official head of state is the Sovereign (the monarch).
Law and its Meaning
- From a practical point of view, 'law' refers to the rules and regulations that are enforced by the courts and the government.
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