Constitutional monarchy is a form of government

In the modern world, there are two main forms of government: the monarchy and the republic. There are two types of monarchy: absolute and constitutional. In the former, the entire power belongs to the reigning person or (in the case of a theocratic absolute monarchy) the spiritual leader. In the second form, everything is a little different. Constitutional monarchy is a form of government in which a constitution restricts a monarch's power. In countries with a similar form of government, executive power belongs to the government, ie, the cabinet of ministers, and legislative - to the parliament, which in different countries is called in a special way.

Types of constitutional monarchy

Constitutional monarchy is a form of government that can be either dualistic (representative) or parliamentary. In both cases, the monarch must share his power with the legislative body of the country, that is, with the parliament. However, if in the first case the executive power belongs to the king (emperor, sultan, tsar, prince or duke, etc.), then in the second monarch this privilege is also deprived: the executive power belongs to the government, which in turn is accountable to the parliament. By the way, the monarch's power is limited legally: there is a decree according to which no decrees of the reigning person can have force until they are countered by one or another minister.

The power of the monarch in countries with a constitutional monarchical form of government

In the dualistic monarchy, ministers are appointed (displaced) by the monarch. They are only responsible to him. In the parliamentary appointment of officials is also carried out by the reigning person, however, members of the government are accountable not to it, but to the parliament. Hence it follows that in states where the form of government is a parliamentary monarchy, the reigning persons practically do not own real power. Any decision, up to personal matters, for example, regarding the conclusion of marriage or, conversely, divorce, the monarch must agree with the legislature. As for the legal side, the final signing of laws, the appointment and dismissal of government officials and government members, the announcement of the cessation of wars, etc. all require its signature and seal. However, without the consent of the parliament, he has no right to do what he thinks is right. Consequently, a constitutional monarchy is a kind of state in which a monarch is not an actual ruler. He is just a symbol of his state. Nevertheless, a strong monarch may well dictate his will to both the parliament and the government. After all, he is authorized to appoint ministers and other officials, and is also able to influence the foreign policy of the country.

The constitutional monarchies of Europe

In European countries, before the transition from absolute monarchy to constitutional one took place. So, for example, in the UK this happened back in the 17th century. To date, in eleven states of the Old World (Luxembourg, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Great Britain, etc.), the form of government is a constitutional monarchy. This shows that the peoples of these states did not want to radically change the state system in their countries, completely overthrow the royal power, but, submitting to the new realities, they made a peaceful transition from one form of government to another.

Monarchies Constitutional: List

1. Great Britain.
2. Belgium.
3. Denmark.
4. The Netherlands.
5. Nevis.
6. Jamaica.
7. New Guinea.
8. Norway.
9. Sweden.
10. Spain.
11. Liechtenstein.
12. Luxembourg.
13. Monaco.
14. Andorra.
15. Japan.
16. Cambodia.
17. Lesotho.
18. New Zealand.
19. Malaysia.
20. Thailand.
21. Grenada.
22. Bhutan.
23. Canada.
24. Australia.
25. Saint Kitts.
26. Tonga.
27. Solomon Islands.
28. Saint Vincent.