UK Government, the Law and Your Role
What is the "Privy Council"?
AA formal body of senior politicians, judges and others that advises the monarch ✓
BThe group of senior civil servants who collectively run the UK civil service
CThe private offices, chambers and official working rooms of Parliament
DA secret group that advises the monarch on sensitive constitutional and legal matters
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is A formal body of senior politicians, judges and others that advises the monarch.
The Privy Council is a formal body that advises the monarch. Its members include senior politicians, judges and other important figures. In practice, most of its work is done through Orders in Council.
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