These lines clearly state what the monarchy has evolved into …today, they are mostly people friendly, further the author never said that the monarch has always absolute power, of course he frames the law, he is the independent ruler of the people, but then he is given the ” varying degrees of power” in the modern world meaning his power is somehow controlled …that being said his powers are somehow stinted or at worst he can also be a figurehead. Now there are constitutional monarchies and this somehow blurred the lines between the principles of democracy and the defining roots of monarchy” ” However, monarchy of the new times is not defined in terms of unlimited political power anymore as it has evolved to a more citizen-friendly government. In Democracy, all is equal before the law while in Monarchy, the monarch is the law.Īctually if you have not read the entire passage, let me quote those lines again – In monarchy, supreme power is given to an individual while in Democracy, the power to govern is directly or indirectly carried out by the people.Ĥ. Power and position is passed through heritage and bloodline in Monarchy while democracy principally supports elections (people’s choice).ģ. Monarchy is a form of government where a state is headed by a monarch while democracy is a government headed by elected representatives.Ģ. This is in complete contempt to the principles of democracy where people’s choice is the governing code.ġ. The common characteristic of monarchy is that rule is passed on through the next of kin ‘“ ‘Hereditary Rule’. Now there are constitutional monarchies and this somehow blurred the lines between the principles of democracy and the defining roots of monarchy. However, monarchy of the new times is not defined in terms of unlimited political power anymore as it has evolved to a more citizen-friendly government. Monarchy may also give this privilege but it all depends on the preferences and inclinations of the monarch. Monarchy is different in a way that higher officials – especially the monarch ‘“ are often not restricted by the law since they make the law themselves without further deliberation.Īll citizens of a democratic nation are promised certain legitimized freedoms and liberties, which are generally protected by a constitution. Basically, positions and statuses do not matter when one breaks the law, he or she is subject to sanctions.
Equality defined in terms where all citizens are all equal before the law. The common way of practicing this type of government is by giving the power to govern to elected representatives.ĭemocracy is based on a principle of equality and freedom. A rare subtype is ‘Direct Democracy’ but only feasible to a small area and with a small population. Democracy is a type of government carried out by the nation’s people either, directly or indirectly. The above is in definite contrast to Democracy. The monarch typically makes all the law and decisions (legislative, judicial, and executive). The leader, who is called a monarch, is wholly set apart from all other members of the state. The ‘head of state’ of a land with this kind of government often holds the title for life or until abdication. Supreme power is bestowed on an individual and it can be absolute or nominal.
Monarchy is a form of government which was very common during ancient and medieval times. It should also be mentioned that government is constantly changing as history had shown. In different regions and in certain points of time, different types of government flourished. Larger populations would demand more complex set of rules and as society grows, governments also evolve. Public order and maintenance of security is vital to every society. At some point in the past ‘“ as the population grew in a particular area, there was pressure to have a system of laws that the society members had to follow since chaos would reign in a society if there is no governing body to set guidelines to its constituents. Government’s history may not exactly be known but it is safe to say that government is as old as human society itself.