Introduction to Government Systems
A monarchy is a form of government where a single person, usually a king or a queen, holds supreme power. However, the specific powers and duties of the monarch can vary depending on the type of monarchy.
In this type of monarchy, the monarch has complete control over the government and is not bound by any laws or constitutions. Examples of absolute monarchies include Saudi Arabia and Brunei.
In a constitutional monarchy, the monarch acts as a figurehead or a ceremonial leader, while the real power is held by an elected parliament or other governing body. Examples of constitutional monarchies include the United Kingdom, Japan, and Spain.
This is a type of monarchy where the monarch is elected rather than inheriting the position. Examples of elective monarchies include the Holy Roman Empire and the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.
In a hereditary monarchy, the position of monarch is passed down from one generation to the next within a single family. Examples of hereditary monarchies include the monarchies of many European countries, such as Denmark, Sweden, and the Netherlands.
This is a rare type of monarchy where the monarch is elected and has absolute power over the government. One example of an absolute elective monarchy is the Vatican City State, where the Pope is elected by the College of Cardinals and holds supreme power over the government and the Catholic Church.
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