Compare and contrast absolute and constitutional monarchy?

Answer 1

In a constitutional monarchy, like in England, the monarch does not have much power at all, because there is a constitution. In an absolute monarchy, they have absolute power.

In a constitutional monarchy, the power of the monarch is limited by some set of rules or document (e.g. a constitution), which sets out the powers given to the monarch. Other powers are given to other groups, commonly judges and a legislature. How much power is given to each group and the monarch varies widely, and is entirely up to the constitution of the country in question.

In an absolute monarchy, the monarch is presumed to be God-(or other deity)-ordained, and rules with no limits on their power.

Answer 2

An absolute monarch is one who, as the name suggests, has no limitations. If he decrees that somebody he doesn't like is to be put to death, there is no LEGAL restriction on his will. Eventually, if he is to corrupt or weak, his servants or someone may well just say 'Enough of this', turn and stab him....or more likely engage in armed rebellion. But such actions are frought with danger for the conspirator, and so are only undertaken when one knows one is going to be supported by others. A constitutional monarch is one whose power is limited or diffused to some degree. There are written limits to his power that often include an independent judiciary, or perhaps a parliament or similar body composed of lords who have some degree of power specified by the constitution to either limit the actions of the monarch or have powers of their own outside of the monarch.

Answer 3

The way I understand it, a constitutional monarchy means that the monarch has to obey certain rules restricting what they can and can't do, like they have to listen to Parliament and not just make laws whenever they feel like it. Absolute monarchy, on the other hand, means they can do absolutely anything!

Answer 4

Constitutional monarchy is prevalent in Great Britain where the monarchy is enshrined in British constitution. Though there is a dynastic tendency in hierarchy,all royal expenditures are borne from the public exchequer. In absolute monarchy, the monarch has absolute power in governing the country,where the personal whims and wishes of the monarch is supreme and the citizens are at the mercy of the monarch.

Answer 5

An absolute monarchy is where the monarch makes all the decisions and holds all the power. A constitutional monarchy is where the government has the power to invoke laws on the king to limit his power.