The constitutional monarchy
Example: The constitutional monarchy limits the king's power by law.
Definition
A "constitutional monarchy" is a form of government where a monarch acts as the head of state within the limits set by a constitution, ensuring their powers are regulated and often shared with other branches of government.
Etymology
The term "constitutional monarchy" combines 'constitutional,' from the Latin 'constitutio,' meaning a system or arrangement, and 'monarchy,' from the Greek 'monarkhia,' meaning rule by one. This reflects a government where a single ruler's authority is defined and restricted by laws.
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"The constitutional monarchy" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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