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Read the descriptions of some different types of democratic governments. Then answer the question below.
A direct democracy has no single leader. Political decisions are made by a majority vote of all citizens.
A representative democracy is a government where people elect representatives to make political decisions. Representative governments can take many forms, including these:
In a limited monarchy, a monarch serves as the ceremonial head of state but has little real power. Instead, the actual governing is done by representatives. Because the monarch's power is often limited by a constitution, this form is sometimes called a constitutional monarchy.
In a parliamentary system, citizens elect representatives to a group, often called a parliament, which has the power to make laws. The parliament then chooses one of its members to lead the government.
In a presidential system, citizens elect a president as the leader of the country. Citizens also elect representatives to make laws. This system is often called a republic.
Imagine a country whose government is described below:
A queen wants to declare war on another country. However, only the elected representatives of the Grand Council are allowed to make major decisions for the country. The queen can only ask the Grand Council to consider the matter.
What sort of government does this describe?
A direct democracy has no single leader. Political decisions are made by a majority vote of all citizens.
A representative democracy is a government where people elect representatives to make political decisions. Representative governments can take many forms, including these:
In a limited monarchy, a monarch serves as the ceremonial head of state but has little real power. Instead, the actual governing is done by representatives. Because the monarch's power is often limited by a constitution, this form is sometimes called a constitutional monarchy.
In a parliamentary system, citizens elect representatives to a group, often called a parliament, which has the power to make laws. The parliament then chooses one of its members to lead the government.
In a presidential system, citizens elect a president as the leader of the country. Citizens also elect representatives to make laws. This system is often called a republic.
Imagine a country whose government is described below:
A queen wants to declare war on another country. However, only the elected representatives of the Grand Council are allowed to make major decisions for the country. The queen can only ask the Grand Council to consider the matter.
What sort of government does this describe?
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The government described in your scenario is a **limited monarchy** or a **constitutional monarchy**. In this type of government, the monarch (in this case, the queen) has a ceremonial role and limited power, while the actual governing authority lies with elected representatives, specifically the Grand Council. The queen can propose actions, like declaring war, but ultimate decision-making power rests with the representatives of the Grand Council.