Monarchy
Definition
A monarchy is a form of government where power resides with an individual who rules as head of state for life or until abdication, often hereditary.
Related terms
Absolute Monarchy: This is a form of monarchy where the monarch holds supreme autocratic authority, principally not being restricted by written laws, legislature, or customs.
Constitutional Monarchy: It's a form of government in which a monarch acts as head of state within the parameters of a constitution (whether it be an uncodified or codified constitution).
Divine Right: This is the doctrine that kings and queens have a God-given right to rule and that rebellion against them is a sin.
"Monarchy" appears in:
Subjects (6)
AP European History
AP Human Geography
AP US Government
AP US History
Intro to Political Science
Intro to Sociology
Study guides (1)
AP World History: Modern - 5.1 The Enlightenment
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