British Citizenship Test

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What is the head of the Church of England?

The Prime Minister
The Monarch
The Archbishop of Canterbury
The Pope

The correct answer is: The Monarch

The head of the Church of England is the Monarch. This title signifies the unique role the British monarch plays in the church, deriving from the establishment of the Church of England during the Reformation under King Henry VIII, when England broke away from the Roman Catholic Church. This structure highlights the monarchy's significant influence over both state and church matters, as the monarch must be a member of the Church of England to ascend to the throne. While the Archbishop of Canterbury is the senior bishop and spiritual leader within the Church of England, the ultimate authority is vested in the Monarch. The Prime Minister does not hold any religious title or position in the Church of England, functioning instead as the head of government. The Pope, being the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has no authority within the Church of England, which operates independently from the Roman Catholic hierarchy.