United Arab Emirates ___
Constitutional monarchies.
Absolute Monarchies.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a federation of seven emirates, each with its own ruler or monarch. The political system in the UAE is a unique combination of both constitutional monarchy and absolute monarchy.
The UAE is considered a constitutional monarchy because it has a written constitution, known as the UAE Constitution, which defines the powers and responsibilities of the federal government and guarantees certain rights and freedoms to its citizens. The constitution establishes a federal system where the powers are divided between the federal government and the individual emirates.
However, the rulers of the seven emirates hold significant power and have the authority to enact laws and make decisions that affect their respective emirates. They are absolute monarchs in their own emirates, exercising absolute control over the political, legislative, and executive affairs.
The UAE operates under a federal structure, with a President and a Vice President elected from among the rulers of the seven emirates. The President serves as the Head of State, while the Prime Minister, who is appointed by the President, heads the Council of Ministers responsible for the day-to-day administration.
While the UAE has made some progress in terms of political reforms and development of institutions, power ultimately rests with the rulers of the individual emirates.