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Monarchy. Absolute and Constitutional By: Kevin Kline, Cameron Renkly, Taylor Davis. Book Definition. Monarchy- Supreme power or sovereignty held by a single person.
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Monarchy Absolute and Constitutional By: Kevin Kline, Cameron Renkly, Taylor Davis
Book Definition Monarchy- Supreme power or sovereignty held by a single person. Absolute Monarchy- A monarchial form of government where the monarch exercises ultimate governing authority as head of state and government Constitutional Monarchy- Monarchy that is limited by laws and a constitution.
Student Friendly Definition • Monarchy- Country ruled by kings and queens • Absolute Monarchy- Country where the monarch has absolute control over life • Constitutional Monarchy- Monarchs power is limited by laws and a constitution
Examples • Absolute Monarchy- Bhutan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar • Historical Absolute Monarchy- Japan • Constitutional Monarchy- United Kingdom, Australia, Denmark
References • http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/monarchy • http://www.aneki.com/monarchies.html • Google Images