The Difference between the United Kingdom, Great Britain and England

[notyoueither]

They are non-political positions and the holders steer well clear of partisan debate. Actually, they generally do not express any political opinion at all.

They make decisions when called upon by circumstances. When those circumstances arise they have legal advice and the advice of the premier/prime minister.

[Egbert]

What are the Governor Generals then?


Or you could be like the US and have a President who is both head of state and head of government

One of the benefits of having an hereditary monarch instead of an elected President is that we don't have any monarch election controversies such as recounting Florida chads or dead Chicagoans voting.

[giblets]

You would let Floridans vote for your monarchs?

[NoodleNaught]

They are non-political positions and the holders steer well clear of partisan debate. Actually, they generally do not express any political opinion at all.

They make decisions when called upon by circumstances. When those circumstances arise they have legal advice and the advice of the premier/prime minister.

So our last governor generals blocking of elections, was not politically motivated?

[notyoueither]

She made the decision based on advice. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is among her advisors.