The constitutional monarchy
Example: The constitutional monarchy limits the king's powers legally.
Definition
The constitutional monarchy is a form of government in which a monarch shares power with a constitutionally organized government, limiting the monarch's authority by law and ensuring political power is regulated by legal frameworks.
Etymology
The term "constitutional monarchy" combines "constitutional," from Latin 'constitutio' meaning 'arrangement' or 'establishment,' and "monarchy," from Greek 'monarkhia,' meaning 'rule by one.' Did you know? This system evolved to balance royal power with democratic principles.
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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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