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constitutional monarchySystem of government in which a monarch (see monarchy) shares power with a constitutionally organized government. The monarch may be the de facto head of state or a purely ceremonial leader. The constitution allocates the rest of the government's power to the legislature and judiciary. Britain became a constitutional monarchy under the Whigs; other constitutional monarchies include Belgium, Cambodia, Jordan, The Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, and Thailand. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Mohammed V established the basis of a constitutional monarchy, but died prematurely in 1961, after a minor nose operation. Indeed, Kertzer might have indicated the extent to which some moderate and conservative Italian liberals, in contrast to republican radicals like Garibaldi and Mazzini, were, in fact, thoughtful Catholics who hoped, through the creation of a constitutional monarchy grounded in liberal values, to see the Italian church revitalized. The preservation of Nepal's system of constitutional monarchy and multi-party democracy is key to defeating the challenge. |
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