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Monarchy
Monarchy is a form of government in which all political power is vested in a monarch, usually a king or a queen. The monarch rules the nation, and acts as the head of state until his/her death or abdication.
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How is absolute monarchy different from dictatorship?
Answer 1Dictatorship is run by one person. An absolute monarchy is run by a Queen or King.
There is a fine line between dictatorship and absolute monarchy in terms of their practical application, but, in theory, there is a strong distinction between the two.
In an absolute monarchy, the law specifies that there is a single ruler (often, ordained by God or other deity), and that ruler is legally sovereign over the country. That is, absolute monarchy is a Legal form of government, established by laws.
A dictatorship is rule by power alone. That is, the dictator has no legal claim or basis of retaining power, but rules because they have the force to do so. Also, a dictatorship does NOT have to be by one person (though it usually is). It can also be by a small group (for example, a military junta) which exercises the same rule-through-force.
Thus, from a political science viewpoint, an absolute monarchy is a "legitimate" form of government, while a dictatorship is an "illegitimate" form.
In practice, most people inside the country will seldom be able to tell the difference between an absolute monarch and a dictator.
Answer 2
A dictatorship can be an elected form of government. Julius Caesar was offered one by the Roman Senate. Thar body and the common people would have been quite happy with one. Also, ancient Rome had a policy of electing dictators in times of war. Standards were set on the powers and length. Usually a dictator had rule for one year.
Monarchies can be disputed by other "royal families" Their powers had a wide range of legal options.
Normally a dictator, elected ones, can give themselves limits.
Therefore, political legalities between absolute monarchies and dictatorships must be studied individually.
Who are the king and queen of England right now?
The British prime Minister today is David Cameron, a Conservative who heads a coalition government of Tories and Liberal Democrats (the Conservatives not having won enough seats at the last general election to be allowed to form a Government by law).
The British monarch is Queen Elizabeth II, who has reigned since 1952.
What was King James I views on witches?
King James wrote a book on how to identify and deal with witches. He was definitely in the anti-witch camp.
Why did hobbes feel that by an absolute monarch was the best system of government?
It was the best way for people to live in peaceful communities.
Was Henry the 6th son of Henry the 7th?
Yes, his only legitimate son, Edward, was born to Henry and his third queen, Jane Seymour. Jane died shortly after Edward's birth. Edward became King Edward VI upon the death of King Henry VIII.
How do you perform the true Bloody Mary ritual?
light 3 candles put them round your mirror get a wigi board then say 123 bloody Mary come to me 5 times ok now ya got your answer
William Penn was a Quaker, real estate entrepreneur and philosopher. He also founded the Province of Pennsylvania. Penn was married twice. His first wife was Gulielmas Marias Posthumas Springetts. They had eight children together. After she died, he married Hannah Margaret Callowhill and they also had eight children together.
How much power did King George iv have?
Not as much as he would have had you believe. In 19th century, Parliament were making the laws and effectively governing the country. The King, of course had regular audiences with the incumbent Prime Minister, and the King's opinions would have been made known.
Although the sovereign was largely removed from the political arena, his wishes were always viewed as commands, and he was still the figurehead on ceremonial occasions. He was not unhappy with this, as he was overfond of huge banquets (at the State's expense) and gambling (horses mostly) - and assorted mistresses.
Who was on the throne before Victoria?
William IV, reigned 1830-1837. He was one of Victoria's uncles.
What are 5 countries that still have an absolute monarchy?
Brunei, Qatar, Kingdom of Swaziland, Saudi Arabia, and Vatican City.
How may a constitutional monarch be similar to an absolute monarch?
A Constitutional Monarchy and an Absolute Monarchy are two differant systems based off of the Monarchy Governing style in which and annointed single ruler dominates the country.
Absolute Monarchy: These monarchies ar ruled by a ruling person or family (dynasty) that has absolute control over their realm. In many cases they choose to allow advisors to serve them, elected or appointed. And in many of these nations the monarch "allows" the people the right to a legislative body. But the difference is, an Absoltue monarch can take or give privlages as he or she pleases. But just because the governemnt has complete authority doesnt make it a monarchy, an example is Communist Russia, the government has complete authority, but no one individual person does. (exmples: Saudi Arabia, Oman, Jordan, Monaco, Denmark, Sweden, Thailand, Cambodia, Nepal, Tibet)
Constitutional Monarchy: These monarchies have a limit to their power, their is usually an elected representitive branch (parliament or congress) which put together a Constitution that the Queen or King cannot avoid. Kind of like the laws apply to a President. However in most constitutional monarchies their is a "IN CASE" clause which then allows the king or queen to suspend the Constitution and resume power as an absolute authority figure. The constitution greatly limits some monarchs to a "figure head" position. (examples: England, Spain, Norway, Montenegro, Georgia)
Who were King George III's parents?
His father was Frederick, Prince of Wales, who predeceased his own father, George II.
This was Poor Fred, a very dull character, of whom they wrote:
'Here lies Poor Fred,
Who was alive and is dead,
And about whom there is nothing more to be said."
Who his mother was, I don't know.
How many monarchs of England have there been?
100000 well many infact if you go to islingoton EC YOU WILL SEE LIL MAMBI AYYYEE
Where did bloody Mary legend come from?
it started when you were born, yes i know this coz im bloody Mary bruzzz btw hows it chillin in amercia? mwahahahahahah im not evil btw. cool banana :) nah homie it started in the late 1900's when she was oposivly kill in a car accident or killed herself there is two different storys but no one knows what ones true it remains a mystry as it has for years
What was the biggest achievement of King Henry VII?
Henry VIII had many achievements during his reign : * He was responsible for the reformation in England and founded the Church of England. * He promoted Parliamentary Government by extending representation and expanding the privileges of both houses. * He enhanced the standing of the Monarchy and created a new sense of National identity. * He was the first English Monarch to authorise the translation of the Bible into english. * During his reign he built or re-modeled 70 palaces and had a fortress erected along the South coast. * He popularised the art of portraiture and patronised the Arts. * He introduced progressive and efficient taxation schemes. * He was the principle founder of the English Navy, which was to be the basis for England's future dominance on the sea.
Why was King George vi war speech such a daunting task for him Apexvs?
He was a stutter and very ashamed of it.
Who is Prince Albert Duke of York?
* Born: 14 December 1895
* Birthplace: Sandringham, Norfolk, England
* Died: 6 February 1952 (cancer-related heart attack)
* Best Known As: King of Great Britain during WWII
Name at birth: Albert Frederick Arthur George Saxe-Coburg-Gotha
Called Albert as a young man, the future king George VI was the great-grandson of Queen Victoria and the second son of King George V. Albert served in the Royal Navy during World War I and was created Duke of York in 1920. He married Elizabeth Bowles-Lyon on 26 April 1923; the couple had two daughters, Elizabeth (b. 1926) and Margaret (b. 1930). The Duke became King George VI when his elder brother, King Edward VIII, abdicated on 10 December 1936 to marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson. George VI was formally crowned on 12 May 1937. During World War II the king and queen were praised for their staunch resolve and morale-boosting visits to factories and war-battered cities while the government of Winston Churchill prosecuted the war. A heavy smoker, George VI was recovering from an operation for lung cancer when he died of a heart attack in 1952. His daughter became Queen Elizabeth II.
George VI died in the same building at Sandringham in which he was born... He was born with the family name of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha but died with the family name of Windsor; as explained by the Royal Family's official site, "The name Saxe-Coburg-Gotha came to the British Royal Family in 1840 with the marriage of Queen Victoria to Prince Albert, son of Ernst, Duke of Saxe-Coburg & Gotha... King George V replaced the German-sounding title with that of Windsor during the First World War."
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How many queens were named elizabeth in England?
In history there has only been two Queen Elizabeths. Queen Elizabeth I and Queen Elizabeth II. Queen Elizabeth II is still alive today as the Queen of England.
This IS actually Not True. According To Reliable Sources There have been 3 elizabeths. the first was in the 1500's the second thought she was the first in the 1900's then we have our current queen who is actually Queen Elizabeth The Third. Most People Think Shes only The second. Please Correct Me If im wrong. luv Mr Sprinkles
Actually I only know of three. There is the virgin queen Elizabeth. She married none, had no king, and considered herself to be married to England. Then there is Queen Elizabeth II, England's current monarch. And of course her mother, Queen Elizabeth, the queen mother.
There have been five; Elizabeth Woodville, wife of Edward IV, crowned 26 May 1465. Elizabeth of York, wife of Henry VII and mother of Henry VIII, crowned 25 Nov 1487, Elizabeth I of England and Ireland, daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, crowned 15 January 1559, Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, wife of George VI and mother of Elizabeth II, crowned 12 May 1937 and Elizabeth II, crowned 2 June 1953.
Who were the ruleres of Britain in 1564-1616?
Elizabeth I until her death in 1603, then James VI of Scotland (James I of England).
