During the rule of the succeeding Hanoverian dynasty, power was gradually exercised more by parliament and the government. The first Hanoverian monarch, George I, relied on his ministers to a greater extent than did previous monarchs. Later Hanoverian monarchs attempted to restore royal control over legislation: George III and George IV both openly opposed Catholic Emancipation and asserted that to grant assent to a Catholic emancipation bill would violate the Coronation Oath, which required the sovereign to preserve and protect the established Church of England from Papal domination and would grant rights to individuals who were in league with a foreign power which did not recognise their legitimacy. However, George IV reluctantly granted his assent upon the advice of his ministers. Thus, as the concept of ministerial responsibility has evolved, the power to withhold royal assent has fallen into disuse, both in the United Kingdom and in the other Commonwealth realms. COUNT 7
QSN1 During whose rule was power transferred more to parliament? ANS1 Hanoverian dynasty QSN2 Who was the first ruler during this dynasty? ANS2 George I QSN3 In attempting to take back control, George III and George IV opposed which church movement? ANS3 Catholic Emancipation QSN4 Which monarch relied on his ministers more than any of his predecessors? ANS4 George I QSN5 What did George III and George IV both oppose? ANS5 Catholic Emancipation QSN6 What rule did George III and George IV believe a Catholic emancipation bill would violate? ANS6 Coronation Oath QSN7 Which monarch granted assent reluctantly under the advise of his ministers? ANS7 George IV