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Monarchy :crown: (Key vocabulary (Dynasty (a series of rulers from one…
Monarchy :crown:
Who has the power?
Rule by one person(Monarch). Traditionally a king or emperor, but in modern times this usually describes a dictator. Most monarchies allow only male succession, usually from father to son. Female monarchs have also ruled, and the term queen regnant refers to a ruling monarch, as distinct from a queen consort, the wife of a reigning king.
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Examples of Monarchies
Modern
Absolute Monarchy
There are currently 5 countries which are governed by an absolute monarchy. These countries are: Brunei, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Swaziland and Vatican City.
Constitutional
Examples: England, Belgium, Netherlands, Sweden and Spain.
Note: Monarchs hold little to no power in these countries. Instead, there is another type of government appointed. In these countries it is the prime minister who has most of the power.
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Historical
Absolute Monarchy
One of the best examples of a historical absolute Monarchy is Louis XIV's reign in France. He ruled from 1643 until his death in 1715. He once said "L'etat, c'est moi", which translates to the state, it is me. Basically saying that he owned the whole of France, he controlled it.
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Key vocabulary
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Monarch
a sovereign head of state, especially a king, queen, or emperor.
Dictator
a ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force.
Types of Monarchy
Constitutional
It is such a constitutional government where the monarch is bound by national constitution. Most constitutional monarchies have a parliamentary system in which the hereditary or elected king or the queen is the head of the state with executive power and directly or indirectly elected prime minister is the head of the government. This type of monarchy is known as Limited Monarchy too.
Absolute
Absolute monarchy is a form of government where the monarch has the power to rule his or her land or state and its citizens freely. All the people, land and properties of the nation belong to him/her. In an absolute monarchy there is no constitution or body of law above what is decreed by the sovereign (king or queen). As a theory of civics, absolute monarchy puts total trust in well-bred and well-trained monarchs raised for the role from birth.
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