A monarchy is a form of government that has a single person known as a monarch at its head. Monarchs use such titles as king, queen, emperor, or empress. Monarchies were once common throughout the world, but now they are rare.
The word "monarch" (Latin: monarcha) comes from the Greek language. Most states only have a single person acting as monarch at any given time. Monarchs can have various titles. Common European titles of monarchs are emperor or empress.
The monarchy of Australia is a form of government in which a hereditary monarch is the sovereign. Australia is a constitutional monarchy. The present monarch is Elizabeth II, styled Queen of Australia, who has reigned since 6 February 1952. She is represented in Australia by the governor-general, in accordance with the Australian constitution and Letters Patent from the Queen.
A monarchy is a state ruled by a monarch. A distinguishing characteristic of modern monarchies is that the position of monarch often involves inheritance in some form.
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Constitutional Monarchy
Types of Monarchys
Most constitutional monarchy have a parliamentary system in which the hereditary or elected King or queen is the head of state with executive power and directly or indirectly elected prime minister is the head of government .
Absolute Monarchy
It is a form of government where the monarch has the power to rule his or her land or state and its citizens freely. In a absolute monarchy there is no body of law said by the king or queen