This document defines and compares two types of monarchies: absolute and limited. In an absolute monarchy, the monarch exercises total power over the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. In a limited monarchy, the monarch shares some powers with other government agencies and acts as a ceremonial head of state. The document also lists some advantages of monarchies, such as reduced corruption and trained rulers, as well as disadvantages like lack of citizen participation and decision-making in the monarch's interest rather than the people's.

1. MONARCHY
Nishat Anjum,
Research Scholar,
MJPRU, Bareilly.

2. Monarchy is a form of government
where the ruler is a monarch who
comes from the royal family having
the paramount power of the state.
MEANING

3. MONARCHY: CLASSIFICATION.
LIMITED MONARCHY
ABSOLUTE MONARCHY

4. ABSOLUTE MONARCHY
In this type of monarchial
government, the monarch
exercises absolute powers.

5. In absolute monarchy, the monarch:
Wields executive, legislative, and judicial
power;
Rules with an iron hand; and
Holds the throne by hereditary right.
CHARACTERSTICS

6. LIMITED MONARCHY
In this type of monarchial
government, the monarch is
willing to part with some of his
powers and delegates them to
some government agencies.

7. In a limited monarchy, the monarch is:
The ceremonial head of the state;
A titular leader who symbolises the unity
of their people; and
Supported by a royal family that usually
radiates inspiration through civic works to
the people,and in preserving tradition
CHARACTERISTICS

8. Advantages of monarchy
Immediate corruption is reduced within a
monarchy.
Rulers are trained from birth for their position.
Decision are made with more speed within a
monarchy.
It is a form of government which still allows for
balance.

9. Disadvantages of monarchy
Single ruler who remains in power for Life.
Ruler may have absolute power.
No citizen participation or influence in
government.
Decision making is made in the interest of the
monarch not generally in the interest of the
people.

10. Nishat Anjum,
Research Scholar,
MJPRU, Bareilly.