Monarch
Definition
A monarch is an individual who reigns over a kingdom or empire as its head of state, usually through hereditary succession.
Analogy
Think about your school principal as an analogy for a monarch. Just like how the principal has authority over everyone in your school and makes important decisions for their benefit, a monarch has authority over their kingdom and makes important decisions for their subjects.
Related terms
Absolute monarchy: An absolute monarchy refers to a system of government where the monarch holds complete power with no limitations or restraints from other branches or institutions.
Constitutional monarchy: A constitutional monarchy is a form of government where the monarch's powers are limited by laws or constitutions, often with an elected parliament sharing power.
Succession: Succession refers to the process by which one person replaces another as ruler, often through hereditary lineage.
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Practice Questions (19)
Which monarch is associated with the establishment of England as a Protestant nation?
Which monarch is known for strengthening royal power in France during this era?
Who was the first monarch to centralize power as part of the New Monarchies in Europe?
Who was the monarch during England's Glorious Revolution in 1688?
Which monarch started the Age of Exploration by founding a school for navigation in Portugal?
Which monarch is associated with enforcing Catholicism during England's religious turmoil?
Who was the monarch of England during much of the 16th Century known for religious reforms?
Who was the monarch during England's break from Catholic Church in mid-16th Century?
Who was the monarch during the French Revolution of 1789?
Who replaced James II as monarch during the Glorious Revolution?
What term refers to the political doctrine that supports placing unlimited power in a monarch?
Which style of governance limits the authority of a monarch through laws or constitutions?
Which monarch declared, "I am the state," illustrating his absolute control over France during his reign?
What term refers to a political system where one monarch holds complete authority over governance without constitutional limits?
Which monarch is associated with the phrase "I am the State" symbolizing absolute monarchy?
Which group established its own church with their monarch as the head during the Protestant Reformation?
Who was the monarch that declared himself as the head of Church in England?
Who was the monarch during France's period of absolute monarchy in the 17th century?
Who was the monarch responsible for strengthening the central authority of France in the 17th century?
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