La monarquía constitucional
Example: La monarquía constitucional limita el poder del rey en España.
Definition
"La monarquía constitucional" refers to a system of government where a monarch acts as the head of state within the boundaries set by a constitution. It limits the monarch's powers, ensuring that laws and elected bodies govern political decisions, such as in Spain.
Etymology
The term "la monarquía constitucional" combines 'monarquía,' from Latin 'monarchia,' meaning rule by one, and 'constitucional,' from Latin 'constitutio,' meaning an established law or system. It reflects the historical development of monarchies adapting to constitutional laws to limit royal authority.
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"La monarquía constitucional" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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