Constitutional Monarchy
/ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənəl ˈmɒnəki/
Definitions
- (n.) A system of government in which a monarch acts as the head of state within the parameters of a constitution.
The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy where the monarch's powers are limited by law.
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Commentary
In drafting, clarify the scope of the constitution to distinguish between symbolic and effective powers of the monarch.
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