Monarchy
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Definition of Monarchy
A system of government in which a single ruler exercises supreme power based on heredity or divine right.
British Monarchy
Monarchy Symbol
Monarchy is ruled by a Queen and King
Background
About a Monarchy:
- One of the oldest forms of government and is still found in Modern day government.
- They go by names such as King, Queen, Sultan, Emperor, and Amir.
- Inherit power and expect to rule for life
Monarchy in England
England has had a monarchy for years. England is a Monarchy because is is ruled by Queen Elizabeth.
Pros and Cons
Pros:
• efficient way of carrying out decisions
and policies
• clear line of succession
• loyalty to monarch as unifying powerCons:
• quality of leadership can vary
dramatically from one generation to
the next
• job of running modern nation-state
has become too big for any but the
most exceptional monarchs to do well