Monarchy :
Pro
- It's a symbol of national unity
- It maintains traditions
- The members of the royal family have important functions heading all
kind of charities and there image and popularity is helping those
charities continue their good work
- The positive image of the British monarchy helps to secure trade
deals ; especially when they are made during a Royal visit
- Good for tourism
- Demonstrates ( economic , political and military ) power
- The Queen is the head of 16 Commonwealth Countries
- Politically neutral-> not focusing on labels like ’’liberal’’ or
’’conservativ’’
- Monarch is trained from birth to reign /lead so they are experienced
- Everyone knows who is going to be the next leader -> so no election
needed
Con
- Does Not fit in the definition of democracy because people are have
no power over who is going to be the next leader ; can not (easily)
dethrone them
- It's not democratic because they should gain the position instead of
being born into it
- It’s old fashion ; they carrie conservativ thoughts -> outdated
- Church and monarchy are not separated
- Class obsessed
- Unnecessary
- It's expensive : financed by taxes
- Many members of the royal family head charities but they do not
really engage in work
- The royals aren't transparent ( don't need to do press )
- Not strictly politically neutral
- Symbol of colonialism ( Canada head of state is still the queen )
- The Monarch isn't guaranteed to be a good leader
Pro
- It's a symbol of national unity
- It maintains traditions
- The members of the royal family have important functions heading all
kind of charities and there image and popularity is helping those
charities continue their good work
- The positive image of the British monarchy helps to secure trade
deals ; especially when they are made during a Royal visit
- Good for tourism
- Demonstrates ( economic , political and military ) power
- The Queen is the head of 16 Commonwealth Countries
- Politically neutral-> not focusing on labels like ’’liberal’’ or
’’conservativ’’
- Monarch is trained from birth to reign /lead so they are experienced
- Everyone knows who is going to be the next leader -> so no election
needed
Con
- Does Not fit in the definition of democracy because people are have
no power over who is going to be the next leader ; can not (easily)
dethrone them
- It's not democratic because they should gain the position instead of
being born into it
- It’s old fashion ; they carrie conservativ thoughts -> outdated
- Church and monarchy are not separated
- Class obsessed
- Unnecessary
- It's expensive : financed by taxes
- Many members of the royal family head charities but they do not
really engage in work
- The royals aren't transparent ( don't need to do press )
- Not strictly politically neutral
- Symbol of colonialism ( Canada head of state is still the queen )
- The Monarch isn't guaranteed to be a good leader
