| − | Since ascending the throne Her Majesty has taken her role as head of the Church of England and Queen seriously. Although she doesn't hold day to day political power, she maintains a continuous check on the power of her elected officials and still maintains most of her powers ''in reserve''. | + | Since ascending the throne Her Majesty has taken her role as head of the Church of England and Queen seriously. Although she has chosen not to exercise day to day political power, she maintains a continuous check on the power of her elected officials and still maintains most of her powers ''in reserve''. |