Monarchy

Citizens have protected rights

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Absolute Monarchy

• Both

The leader is called a monarch

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Absolute Monarchy

• Both

Government power is unlimited

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Absolute Monarchy

• Both

The leader inherits his/her position

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Absolute Monarchy

• Both

This type of government has a Constitution that spells out what the leader can and cannot do

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Absolute Monarchy

• Both

There is a continuity of leadership within the same family. Example: You are the oldest brother so you would take over as king after your dad.

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Absolute Monarchy

• Both

Citizens are encouraged to participate in the government by electing their representatives.

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Absolute Monarchy

• Both

The leader is part of the royal family, which acts as a training ground for future rule.

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Absolute Monarchy

• Both

Citizens do not always feel safe because they do not have protected rights.

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Absolute Monarchy

• Both

This government is similar to a democracy because they have guaranteed rights.

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Absolute Monarchy

• Both