What is another word for limited monarchy?

Pronunciation: [lˈɪmɪtɪd mˈɒnəki] (IPA)

A limited monarchy is a type of governance where the monarch's power is restricted by a constitution or law. Some synonyms for a limited monarchy are constitutional monarchy, parliamentary monarchy, or democratic monarchy. In a constitutional monarchy, the monarch's power is defined by a constitution, and they act as a symbolic head of the state, while the government's power rests with a parliament or other governing body. A parliamentary monarchy refers to a type of constitutional monarchy where the parliament holds the majority of the power, while the monarch acts as a figurehead. A democratic monarchy combines a constitutional monarchy with a representative democracy, where the monarch is not involved in the decision-making process but acts as a symbol of unity for the country.

What are the hypernyms for Limited monarchy?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Limited monarchy

  • The right of parliament to legislate for us cannot be accounted for upon any reasonable grounds. The constitution of Great Britain is very properly called a limited monarchy, the people having reserved to themselves a share in the legislature, as a check upon the regal authority, to prevent its degenerating into despotism and tyranny.
    Alexander Hamilton
  • The progress from an absolute to a limited monarchy, from a limited monarchy to a democracy, is a progress toward a true respect for the individual.
    Henry David Thoreau

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