Absolute Monarchy
Using a variety of sources (NOTES, books, internet, newspapers, magazines) make a poster (in
CANVA or alike program) to illustrate your assigned form of government:
Monarchy (limited/absolute)
Dictatorship
Democracy (Direct/Representative)
Republic
Theocracy
Totalitarianism
Include:
1. An icon or symbol that represents that form of government
2. A slogan that could be used to promote that form of government in an ad campaign (ad on
TV or Social Media)
3. Who rules in this type of government? How is it decided who should rule? Who has the real
power?
4. Who has no power or say in this type of government? How are they excluded?
5. An example of a country with that form of government in modern times. United Kingdom.
Poster: Absolute Monarchy
1. Icon or symbol: A crown or a royal emblem representing the monarchy.
2. Slogan: "A Reign of Stability and Tradition."
3. Who rules in this type of government? How is it decided who should rule? Who has the real power?
- In an absolute monarchy, a single monarch holds all the power and authority. The ruler's position is usually hereditary, meaning it is passed down through bloodlines.
- The real power lies with the monarch, who has complete control over the government and decision-making processes. The monarch's rule is not limited by a constitution or checks and balances.
4. Who has no power or say in this type of government? How are they excluded?
- The citizens in an absolute monarchy may have limited to no power or say in the government. Their role is predominantly as subjects, expected to obey the monarch's commands and laws without questioning or challenging them.
- The exclusion is due to the lack of democratic mechanisms and the absence of political rights and freedoms.
5. An example of a country with that form of government in modern times: Saudi Arabia. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is an absolute monarchy where the power rests with the Saudi royal family, particularly the King and the Crown Prince. The king serves as the head of state and has full control over the government and policymaking.
It's supposed to be United Kingdom
Apologies for the confusion. Here is the revised information for the United Kingdom as an example of an absolute monarchy:
Poster: Absolute Monarchy
1. Icon or symbol: The Union Jack flag or the Royal Crown representing the monarchy.
2. Slogan: "Tradition and Unity Under the Crown."
3. Who rules in this type of government? How is it decided who should rule? Who has the real power?
- In an absolute monarchy, the monarch holds all the power and authority. However, the United Kingdom has transitioned into a constitutional monarchy, where the monarch's powers are limited by the constitution and the government.
- The British monarch is determined by hereditary succession, meaning that the crown is passed down through the royal bloodline.
- The real power in the United Kingdom rests with the elected government, headed by the Prime Minister. The monarch's role is largely ceremonial, and their power is limited to approving laws, performing ceremonial duties, and providing guidance.
4. Who has no power or say in this type of government? How are they excluded?
- In the United Kingdom's constitutional monarchy, all citizens have the right to participate in the political process. However, the monarch's power is limited, and they do not hold significant decision-making authority.
- While the monarch represents the symbol of unity and tradition, they do not have direct control over policymaking or legislation.
5. An example of a country with that form of government in modern times: Saudi Arabia would be more appropriate as an example of an absolute monarchy.