constitutional monarchy

Also known as limited monarchy, constituent monarchy, constituent kingdom

type of monarchy in which power is restricted by a constitution

AI overview

A constitutional monarchy is a system of government where a monarch (king or queen) serves as the head of state but their powers are limited by a constitution rather than being absolute. This matters because it combines the tradition and symbolism of monarchy with constitutional protections that prevent any single ruler from having unlimited power.

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