Difference between revisions of "Monarchy"
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| − | A '''monarchy''' is a system of [[government]] in which one person reigns, usually a [[king]] or [[queen]]. The authority, or [[crown]], in a monarchy is generally inherited. The ruler, or monarch, is often only the head of state, not the head of government. Many monarchies, such as [[Britain]] and [[Denmark]], are actually governed by [[parliament]]s. | + | A '''monarchy''' is a system of [[government]] in which one person reigns, usually a [[king]] or [[queen]]. The authority, or [[crown]], in a monarchy is generally inherited. The ruler, or monarch, is often only the head of state, not the head of government. Many modern monarchies, such as [[Britain]] and [[Denmark]], are actually governed by [[parliament]]s. |
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*[[Absolute monarchy]] | *[[Absolute monarchy]] | ||
Revision as of 03:15, August 21, 2008
A monarchy is a system of government in which one person reigns, usually a king or queen. The authority, or crown, in a monarchy is generally inherited. The ruler, or monarch, is often only the head of state, not the head of government. Many modern monarchies, such as Britain and Denmark, are actually governed by parliaments.
