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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. | + | 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. Most modern monarchies, such as [[Britain]] and [[Denmark]], are actually governed by [[parliament]]s, and are termed "Constitutional Monarchies." |
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*[[Absolute monarchy]] | *[[Absolute monarchy]] | ||
Revision as of 03:22, 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. Most modern monarchies, such as Britain and Denmark, are actually governed by parliaments, and are termed "Constitutional Monarchies."
