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Monarchical Power

Definition

Monarchical power refers to the authority and control wielded by a monarch or king/queen in a country. It includes the ability to make decisions, enact laws, and exercise governance.

Related terms

Divine Right: Divine right is the belief that a monarch's authority comes directly from God, making their rule absolute and unquestionable.

Centralization: Centralization refers to the concentration of power and decision-making in one central authority, such as a monarch or government, rather than being distributed among different entities.

Constitutionalism: Constitutionalism is an ideology that advocates for limiting monarchical power through written constitutions that define and restrict government powers while safeguarding individual rights.



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