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Old 07-21-2005, 09:51 AM
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Originally posted by lifesaver
Whats Royal Assent?

Dumb American down here trying to follow along with all the political parties and such. We have two. Its not better, just easier. God knows our people dont read anyway.
Royal Assent is basically approval from Her Majesty. Royall assent will formall enact legislation. Back in the day, the Queen had to approve every piece of legislation before it could actually become law. Today, it's really, like RACooper said, a formality. It's done out of tradition. However, in Canada, the Governor General will give royal assent because she is the Queen's representative here.
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