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Great Seal Of The Realm
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Although much of the Realm's routine legal administration now relies on digital authentication methods or simpler wafer seals, the Great Seal of the Realm remains reserved for the most solemn acts of state. These include:
The formal Dissolution of Parliament.
The Proclamation of Accession of a new Monarch.
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Ministerial Accountability
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Censure and Votes of No Confidence
The most stringent form of accountability is the Vote of No Confidence, which, if successful, typically necessitates the resignation of the entire government or the dissolution of parliament. Less severe is the Motion of Censure, which targets an individual minister. Historically, the efficacy of censure motions is statistically inversely proportional to the pe… -
Ministerial Accountability
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| Accountability Mechanism | Target Scope | Typical Outcome Range | Frequency |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Vote of No Confidence | Entire Cabinet | Resignation/Dissolution | Rare |
| Motion of Censure | Individual Minister | Reprimand/Portfolio Shift | Moderate |
| Written Question | Departmental Action | Clarification/Non-committal Reply | High | -
Parliament Of The United Kingdom
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Royal Assent and Dissolution
The final step is Royal Assent, a formality. However, the power of dissolution—ending a Parliament and triggering a general election—is technically held by the Monarch, though exercised on the advice of the Prime Minister. If the Prime Minister fails to advise [dissolution](/entries/diss… -
Prime Minister Of The United Kingdom
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The Confidence Threshold
The primary test of a Prime Minister’s mandate is maintaining the confidence of the House of Commons. A formal vote of no confidence, though rare, can precipitate a crisis. Historically, if a Prime Minister lost a motion of confidence, they were expected to either resign or advise the Sovereign to dissolve [Parliament](/entries/parliament-of-the-uni…