Monarchy

Throughout the classifications of government, government by one person exists, and monarchy is a prime example that predates its conception since ancient times.

1. Monarchy

2. “ Monarchy is a form of government where the ruler is a monarch who comes from the royal family.

3. Monarchy is classified into: Absolute Monarchy Limited Monarchy 3

4. Absolute Monarchy In this type of monarchial government, the monarch exercises absolute powers. 4

5. 5 I n absolute monarchy , the monarch: w ields executive, legislative, and judicial powers; r ules with an iron hand; and h olds the throne by hereditary right.

6. 6 According to King James I of England 1603-1625 T he throne is a divine right “that kings are not only God’s lieutenants on earth [but they are looked at by God as divine].

7. 7 Absolute monarchies predominated during the middle ages in Europe and were still strong in until 18 th century France, until first decades of 20 th century Russia, and in Greece in the mid-20 th century. Medieval Age to Mid-20 th Century Image: An illustration portraying the execution of King Louis XVI after being convicted of conspiracy with foreign powers.

8. Medieval Age to Mid-20 th Century In the light of change within the lives of people, most absolute monarchs lost their thrones and were overthrown by their people through violent revolutions because of their intransigence to cling tenaciously to power. Images: Left – Photo of Sultan Haji Hassanal of Brunei, and right – photo of King of Salman of Saudi Arabia. Brunei and Saudi Arabia are modern examples of absolute monarchies who succeeded in enforcing their will upon their subjects.

9. In this type of monarchial government, the monarch is willing to part with some of his powers and delegates them to some government agencies. 9 Limited Monarchy

10. 10 L imited monarchy , or enlightened monarchy, is: when a monarch r ules in accordance with law, especially the constitution; and r ated as the best form of government, for it works effectively because the monarch under constitutional rule guaranteed that policies needed to maximize political, social and economic stability were implemented.

11. “ As a matter of fact, Spain has returned to constitutional monarchy after experiencing benevolent dictatorship for quite a number of years.

12. Some reigning monarchs of the contemporary world whose states are in the limited form of monarchy … Images: Upper center – photo of Emperor Naruhito of Japan (East Asia), then lower left – photo of King Rama X of Thailand (Southeast Asia), and lower right – photo of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth Realms (Europe, parts of North and South America, Australia and New Zealand).

13. 13 In a limited monarchy , the monarch is : the c eremonial head of the state; a titular leader who s ymbolizes the unity of their people; and supported by a Royal Family that usually radiates inspiration through civic works to the people, and in preserving tradition.

14. “ Limited monarchy is usually thought to be or compared to constitutional monarchy . Identically, a constitutional monarchy is sometimes called a ‘ limited monarchy ’ , and just as it suggests, it is because these are both monarchies that have limitations on powers and in work .

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