The english Bill of Rights.
Magna Carta
That very important historical document is known as the "Magna Carta".
Parliament
the document on democracy
The English Bill of Rights
An absolute monarchÃ?s power is only limited by the size of the land they are governing. Unless a monarch rules over the entire planet, their power is still not truly absolute.
The Magna Carta is an English document quite radical for its time. It was signed by King John in 1215 as the first English document that limited the rights of the monarch and allowed his feudal lords more power.
The Bill of Rights in 1688.
English Bill of Rights
English bill of rights
In a constitutional monarchy, like in England, the monarch does not have much power at all, because there is a constitution. In an absolute monarchy, they have absolute power. In a constitutional monarchy, the power of the monarch is limited by some set of rules or document (e.g. a constitution), which sets out the powers given to the monarch. Other powers are given to other groups, commonly judges and a legislature. How much power is given to each group and the monarch varies widely, and is entirely up to the constitution of the country in question. In an absolute monarchy, the monarch is presumed to be God-(or other deity)-ordained, and rules with no limits on their power.
The monarch (king, emperor, sultan, etc.) rules exclusively and his word is law. These monarchs control their people through direct edicts and typically run a nepotistic government. There is no constitution or other document that asserts rights contrary to those of the monarch.