How does a monarch approve an act of parliament?
through royal assent
What does that do?
makes it a law
Is this just a formality?
yes
Is there a ceremony to go with it?
sometimes
In the UK do they hold a ceremony?
yes
where?
the Palace of Westminster
Who will announce it?
Lords Commissioners
Where might the sovereign show up?
in the House of Lords
Does Canada hold a ceremony?
sometimes
Where will it be?
in the Senate
Does someone give assent in person?
yes
who?
the governor general
What is the other way in Canada?
by a written declaration n
Who will that go to?
parliament
What does it tell them?
of the agreement to the bill.
Is there a ceremony in Australia?
no
What happens there?
the just sign the bill.
Who?
the governor-general
How often does the monarch not give assent?
almost never
When might they not give it?
in a dire political emergency