Monarchy

What is an absolute monarchy?

• The power is in the hands of all.
• All of the power is given to the people and no power is given to the monarch.
• The king (monarch) has all of the power.

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True or False: The people get to vote on who the next monarch is.

• True

• False

A monarchy is...

• a government ruled by a president

• a government ruled by a mayor

• a government ruled by a king or queen

• a government ruled by Chuck Norris

This is a ruler with complete authority over the government and lives of the people.

• Supreme Monarch
• Absolute Monarch
• Monarch
• Queen

What form of government includes a constitution which limits the king's power?

• Absolute monarchy

• Constitutional monarchy

• Republic

Which of the following countries is a real life example of a constitutional monarchy?

• England (United Kingdom)

• Wakanda

• North Korea

• Cuba

T/F: In an absolute monarchy, the king shares power with an elected parliament.

• TRUE

• FALSE

True or False: In a monarchy, people get to vote on all laws.

• True

• False

How is a constitutional monarchy also like a democracy?

• The royal family has unlimited power.

• Citizens have power, rights, and freedoms.

• Citizens follow tradition and are loyal to the ruler.

• Power is handed down from parent to child, generation to generation.

Which type of Monarchy has more power over the people?

• Absolute

• Constitutional

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