History A-Level
Royal prerogative and prime ministerial power
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Pitt's initial survival depended heavily on his strong relationship with King George III, whose royal backing was crucial for his triumph in the 1784 election.
Topics that use Royal prerogative and prime ministerial power
- 1F Industrialisation and the people: Britain, c1783–1885 – Pressure for change, c1783–1812 (AQA A-Level)
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