Monarchy
By Zach Eledge
What is a Monarchy
A monarchy is a form of government ruled by a king or queen
King Louis XIV
King Louis XIV was known as Louis the Great or the Sun God. He ruled for 72 years and 110 days the longest of any monarch in the major countries of Europe.
Pros
- Efficient way to carry out decisions and polices
- clear line of succession
- Loyal to monarchs as unifying power
Cons
- Quality of leadership can very 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