There are a variety of systems in the world, from political systems to social norms. However, among these many institutions, the most important are undoubtedly monarchies and republics. Although both systems are forms of state administration, there are fundamental differences between them.
Monarchy, as an important part of the political system of human society, can be subdivided into monarchy and constitutional monarchy according to its specific forms and characteristics. Although both systems have the word "monarch" in their names, there are significant differences in their actual operation.
First, let's take a look at the monarchy. Under this system, monarchs have absolute power, their decisions are often not subject to any form of constraint, and the entire state apparatus revolves around the will of the monarch. This means that the personal qualities and decision-making ability of the monarch have a crucial impact on the stability and development of the country. Historically, many powerful monarchs have led their countries to prosperity with their personal wisdom and courage, while there have also been some mediocre and incompetent monarchs who have led to the decline and demise of the country.
However, with the development of society and people's pursuit of democratic rights, the monarchy was gradually eliminated and replaced by a constitutional monarchy. Under a constitutional monarchy, the power of the monarch is limited by law, and they are no longer the top decision-makers of the country, but become the image representative of the unity of the country. ** The functioning of the sector is more regulated and transparent, and the rights and freedoms of the people are more fully guaranteed.
Monarchies are now mostly distributed in Asia: Nepal, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Kuwait, etc.;Africa: Morocco, Eswatini, etc., these countries are characterized by the supremacy of the power of the monarch.
The constitutional monarchy has a wide impact on the world, especially in Europe. This political system is practiced in countries such as the United Kingdom, Spain, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, etc., where power is usually in the hands of an elected prime minister and accountable to parliament. These prime ministers have executive power and are responsible for formulating the country's policies and decrees. Parliament is the legislative body of the country, responsible for making and passing laws, and supervising **.
In Asia, Japan is one of the representative countries of the constitutional monarchy. Although the Emperor of Japan has no real political power, he plays an important role in the position of head of state. Thailand is also a constitutional monarchy, but the influence of the King of Thailand is enormous. Thailand's political system has been disrupted by coups d'état on several occasions, and the overthrown democrats** usually have the shadow of the King behind them. This shows the importance of the King of Thailand in Thai politics.
In addition, some countries in the Commonwealth still have the Queen of England as their head of state, despite their different forms of government. These countries include Canada, New Zealand, Australia, etc. Although these countries are independent of the United Kingdom, they still retain the position of the Queen of England as the head of state in the political system. This relationship reflects the historical ties and political ties between the Commonwealth countries and the United Kingdom.
In today's society, we often hear some controversy about the royal family, especially in countries where monarchy has long been abolished. What exactly is it that spends a huge amount of money every year to maintain a royal family with strong feudal overtones?
First of all, the royal family can be seen as the image spokesperson of a country to some extent. They represent the country's traditions, culture, and values. Whenever there is an international affairs or major event, members of the royal family often attend as representatives of the country to show the country's image and strength.
Secondly, the royal family has a high prestige and influence among the people. Their interaction with the population can strengthen the cohesion of the people and make them more identifiable with their country. Like a mascot, the royal family makes people feel the presence of the state in their daily lives.
Moreover, the royal family is also the embodiment of the state. They are closely linked to the country and are one of the important factors in the stability of the country. In a volatile world, having a stable royal family can bring more security and stability to the country.
Of course, we can't ignore the fact that it takes a lot of financial and material resources to maintain a royal family. But on the other hand, these expenses can also be seen as an investment. A stable royal family can bring great returns to the country's economic development, international status, etc.
A republic is another important form of modern state polity that is currently adopted by most countries. This system originated in San Marino, a small country in Europe, which was one of the first countries to adopt a republican system. The republic can be divided into two types: ** system and parliamentary system. ** countries are distributed all over the world, including the United States, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Indonesia, the Philippines, Russia, France, etc. In these countries, ** is both the head of state, **head of state and commander-in-chief of the armed forces, but ** power is checked by Congress and the Supreme Court. The United States is a representative country of the ** system, and its constitution stipulates that citizens who are at least 35 years old and have been born and lived in the United States for more than 14 years can participate in the ** election. However, becoming a candidate is not an easy task, and the cost of each election is astronomical. In a parliamentary state, the head of state is primarily responsible for ceremonial duties and does not have executive power, similar to a monarch in a constitutional monarchy. These countries include Germany, Italy, India, etc. In these countries, the prime minister is elected, has absolute executive power, and can form ** and appoint ministers. The Prime Minister is supervised by Parliament. 