England has been a monarchy from its beginning. The first man to claim to be the king of all England was King Egbert around 800. We did have one of the first revolutions in the 1600's when the king was deposed and beheaded. Within 20 years, though, the monarchy had been restored. Better sensible non-elected monarchs than elected lunatics.
Because power is passed down through generations
The UK is a Constutional Monarchy. There is universal suffrage (the vote) for all over 18. Currently we have a Labour Government, (Ummm I'll say no more on that subject !) & Gordon Brown is the PM.
In 1770 the colonies were part of the British monarchy. They had a king and were considered property of that king.
You are describing and Absolute Monarchy.
If you mean countries with monarchies, then Britain is oneThere are many different examples of monarchy. A monarchy is a kingdom that is ruled by a single ruler - a king or a queen. An example of a monarchy would be the country of England throughout history. There were many kings and queens including such famous monarchs as Mary, Queen of Scots, Henry VIII, and the current sovereign monarch, Elizabeth II.
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The UK is a constitutional monarchy - not a republic.
constitutional monarchy
It is a monarchy. Specifically, it is a constitutional monarchy. The monarch is head of state and has powers set out within the constitution, and has to operate within the guidelines set out within the constitution.
The UK is both a Constitutional Monarchy and a Parliamentary Democracy. The current monarch is Queen Elizabeth II.
Because it is a constitutional monarchy. Only republics have presidents.
The UK is a monarchy and the US is a republic.
If the UK voted to abolish the monarchy, it would become a Republic.
The UK is both a Constitutional Monarchy and a Parliamentary Democracy.
she isnt yet.
A Constitutional Monarchy.
The UK is a Constitutional Monarchy.