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WEEK: 6
TOPIC: TYPES AND CHARACTERISTICS OF GOVERNMENT (cont.)
CONTENT: Monarchy and Republicanism
Monarchy
(a) Meaning
(b) Forms of monarchy (i) absolute monarchy (ii) constitutional monarchy.
(c) Resource control.
(d) Main features
(e) Merits and demerits.
Republicanism
(a) Definition
(b) Features
(c) Resource control
(d) Differences between republicanism and monarchy.
Sub-Topic 1: MEANING AND FORMS OF MONARCHY (I) ABSOLUTE MONARCHY (II) CONSTITUTIONAL MONARCHY AND RESOURCE CONTROL
Meaning of Monarchy
Monarchy is a form of government headed by a king, queen or emperor known as monarch. Monarchy is an hereditary system of rule where power is transferred within the family from one generation to the other. Sovereignty is vested in an individual called the monarch.
In modern times, some countries operate monarchical form of government in which the monarch has limited power and performs ceremonial functions.
Examples of countries where the system is practiced are Britain, Saudi Arabia and Morocco.
Forms of Monarchy
There are two forms or types of monarchy
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