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Difficulty: EasyThe Church of England

The Church of England is the official established state church in England. Which of the following roles is held by the Archbishop of Canterbury within this church?

  1. Spiritual leaderAnswer
  2. B
    Supreme Governor
  3. C
    Moderator of the General Assembly
  4. D
    Head of State

Answer

The Archbishop of Canterbury is the spiritual leader of the Church of England.
In the Church of England, which is the established state church in England, the Archbishop of Canterbury is the spiritual leader. This is distinct from the Monarch, who holds the title of Supreme Governor.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the specific religious institution being asked about.
The Church of England.
The question specifies the established state church in England.
2
Distinguish between the constitutional leadership and the spiritual leadership of the church.
The Monarch is the Supreme Governor, while the Archbishop of Canterbury is the spiritual leader.
Life in the UK test requires knowing the difference between the roles of the Monarch and the clergy.

Key Concept

The leadership structure of the Church of England

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Review the status of the church in Wales and Northern Ireland, as they do not have an established church.
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The Church of England

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