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***** | ABSOLUTE MONARCHY. | A form of government in which a single individual, often called a king or queen, exercises complete control over all aspects of government. The position of monarch in such a country is hereditary, wit
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**** | CONSTITUTIONAL MONARCHY. | A form of government in which a monarch serves largely as a symbol or figurehead for the country, which an elected body such as a parliament exercises political control over most if not all aspects of
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** | MONARCHY. | 1. A country ruled by a monarch. 2. The system of government of such a country.
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