The Queen can do no wrong means

Government

JAMB 1979

A. the Queen is above the law
B. the Queen acts on the advice of her minister on matters of policy
C. the Queen is the effective centre of power in the United Kingdom
D. the Queen has the loyalty of a vast number of the British population
E. the Queen is intelligent and therefore can distinguish between right and wrong

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

The phrase "The Queen can do no wrong" is a principle of British constitutional law, meaning that the monarch is legally immune from prosecution. This is based on the idea that the Queen's actions are carried out on the advice of her ministers, who are held accountable for any political decisions.

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