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Queen Elizabeth's Powers and Land Ownership

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How many acres of land does the Crown own approximately?

10 billion acres

1 billion acres

5 billion acres

6.6 billion acres (correct)

Which marine animals does Queen Elizabeth own within 3 miles of the United Kingdom shores?

Seals and sea lions

Sharks and octopuses

Jellyfish and crabs

Whales and dolphins (correct)

What is the main source of wealth for Queen Elizabeth from the Crown's properties?

Duchy of Burgundy

Duchy of Cornwall (correct)

Duchy of Brittany

Duchy of Normandy

Which of the following best describes the origins of the Yin-Yang symbol?

A representation of darkness and light in interconnected swirls Signup and view all the answers

In Taoist beliefs, why can anything be classified as Yin or Yang?

According to its behavior in different contexts Signup and view all the answers

How are peaks and valleys classified in terms of Yin and Yang?

Peaks are Yang and valleys are Yin Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of higher powers in Taoism is emphasized as different from other religions?

Higher powers in Taoism are not absolute Signup and view all the answers

What does living in harmony with the Tao involve according to the text?

Simplicity, flexibility, and utilizing Yin and Yang forces for balance Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Queen Elizabeth is the largest landholder in the world, with over 6 billion acres of land owned in her name.
She owns all whales, dolphins, sturgeons, and porpoises within 3 miles of the United Kingdom shores.
The Crown owns approximately 6.6 billion acres of land across the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth, generating significant wealth from properties like the Duchy of Cornwall and the Duchy of Lancaster.
While the Queen's rights are extensive, her powers are largely symbolic and ceremonial, with her role focusing on national identity, unity, and pride.
Queen Elizabeth's powers include signing Parliament's bills into law, granting royal pardons, appointing the Prime Minister (formally recognizing the election winner), and declaring war (done on her behalf by the Prime Minister and Parliament).

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Discover the extent of Queen Elizabeth's land ownership and ceremonial powers, including her role in signing bills, granting pardons, appointing the Prime Minister, and declaring war. Learn about the symbolic nature of her powers and how they contribute to national identity and unity.