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Though some [[:en:republic|republic]]an heads of state possess similar powers, they are not coterminous, containing a number of fundamental differences, and may be either more or less extensive.See [[:en:reserve power|reserve power]]s. | Though some [[:en:republic|republic]]an heads of state possess similar powers, they are not coterminous, containing a number of fundamental differences, and may be either more or less extensive.See [[:en:reserve power|reserve power]]s. | ||
While prerogative powers were originally exercised by the monarch acting alone, and do not require [[:en:parliament|parliament]]ary consent, they are now always exercised on the advice of the [[:en:Prime Minister|Prime Minister]] or the [[:en:Cabinet (government)|Cabinet]], who is then accountable for the decision to Parliament. There may be situations in which the monarch could choose to exercise the Royal Prerogative without the advice of the Prime Minister and the Cabinet. Such situations are rare, and generally only occur in emergencies or where existing precedent does not adequately apply to the circumstances in question. In many [[:en:liberal democracy|liberal-democratic]] [[:en:constitutional monarchies|constitutional monarchies]], such actions could precipitate a [[:en:constitutional crisis|constitutional crisis]]. | While prerogative powers were originally exercised by the monarch acting alone, and do not require [[:en:parliament|parliament]]ary consent, they are now always exercised on the advice of the [[:en:Prime Minister|Prime Minister]] or the [[:en:Cabinet (government)|Cabinet]], who is then accountable for the decision to Parliament. There may be situations in which the monarch could choose to exercise the Royal Prerogative without the advice of the Prime Minister and the Cabinet. Such situations are rare, and generally only occur in emergencies or where existing precedent does not adequately apply to the circumstances in question. In many [[:en:liberal democracy|liberal-democratic]] [[:en:constitutional monarchies|constitutional monarchies]], such actions could precipitate a [[:en:constitutional crisis|constitutional crisis]]. | ||
Not all constitutional monarchs have royal prerogative that can be exercised independently however. For example, the [[:en:Monarch of Sweden|King of Sweden]] and the [[:en:Emperor of Japan|Emperor of Japan]] have specific government duties that cannot be exercised with any degree of individual discretion, no matter what the circumstance. | Not all constitutional monarchs have royal prerogative that can be exercised independently however. For example, the [[:en:Monarch of Sweden|King of Sweden]] and the [[:en:Emperor of Japan|Emperor of Japan]] have specific government duties that cannot be exercised with any degree of individual discretion, no matter what the circumstance. | ||
