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Wikipedia: Constitutional Monarchy
A definition of what a constitutional monarchy is. Gives some historical background to the development of a constitutional monarchy and current examples from around the world.
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: Royal Wedding Highlights Challenges for Modern Monarchies
Article provides an easy-to-understand description of the royal family in Britain and an explanation of the term constitutional monarchy. April, 2011
Other
Hawaiian Kingdom: Constitutional History: Civil & Penal Codes
Complete history of the Constitution of the Hawaiian Kingdom with details on the Civil and Penal Codes, Session laws, and the Legislative Assembly.
Royal Household
The British Monarchy: Queen and Canada
This page from Queen Elizabeth II's official website, explains the constitutional role the monarchy has in Canada. The Queen of Canada is a constitutional monarchy in all her realms. There is a drop-down box offering access to the...
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Thailand: Government
Thailand is a constitutional monarchy , but the king has little power. Find out how the government works in this current article based on information from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Monaco
The BBC features an overview on the constitutional monarchy of Monaco including key facts, historical background, information on political leaders and the news media, and a timeline of key events. Also provides links to recent news...
Other
Hungarian Electronic: Establishment of the Dual Monarchy
An in-depth essay from the Hungarian Electronic Library on the dual monarchy of Austria-Hungary. It explains the political affairs, the constitutions, and the main principles of the agreement.
Other
Hawaiian Kingdom: System of Government
As one of forty Constitutional Monarchies in the world, the Hawaiian Kingdom government is made up of many institutions. Here you can learn all about how the government works and the responsibilities of each individual part.
Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: Reformed Constitution
A description of organization of the Roman army, set up in the 6th century BC, by the Etruscan king, Servius Tullius. This was the basis of the army through the Republic.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Government
This Wikipedia encyclopedia site examines a wide range of different forms of governments that have been suggested and/or used in practice. Topics include anarchism, autocracies, meritocracies, monarchies, democracies, republics,...
Digital History
Digital History: Republicanism
The framers of the Constitution had a great distaste for the monarchial society of Great Britain. See how this was reflected in the checks and balances they wrote into the Constitution in an effort to create a working republic.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Hawaii's Last Queen
This transcript from an American Experience program about Hawaii's last queen, Lili'uokalani, tells of her enlightened rule of Hawaii and the overthrow of her monarchy, which resulted in the U.S. annexation of Hawaii.
Ohio State University
Osu History Teaching Institute: The French Revolution
The French Revolution challenged political, social and cultural norms in European society. The lesson is broken down into three parts: political, shifts in power, French nationalism.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Netherlands
BBC News features a general summary of the Netherlands, a constitutional monarchy. Includes a brief history, current information, profile of leaders, timeline of key events, and description of local media. Links to related websites and...
Other
Hawai'i Independent & Sovereign: The Overthrow of the Monarchy
An article from the in-flight magazine of Aloha Airlines relates the history of the events that led to the annexation of Hawaii in the 1890s.
Other
Expatica: Political Parties in the Netherlands
Descriptions of the make-up and political views of the ten most significant political parties in the Netherlands.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Cambodia: Government
A look at the present government of Cambodia. Read about how Cambodia is working to redress the wrongs of the Khmer Rouge regime and establish a working democracy. From the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Grenada: Government
A look at the government of Grenada and its political parties. The government is based the British parliamentary system. A chart is provided naming the public officials, and information about the branches of government. Information is...
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Lesotho: Government
Learn about the government of Lesotho in this article from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes. Find a list of the current government officials and read about the political parties.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Malaysia: Government
Read this informative article about the government and politics of Malaysia from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes. Learn how the government is attempting to help the economy and the people of Malaysia.
BBC
Bbc: History: George Iv: The Royal Joke?
An article about the self-indulgent reign of King George IV of England. Archived.
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Heritage: Royal Assent
A concise, informative report on the function of Royal Assent in the Canadian parliamentary system.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: David, the Emperor Napoleon in His Study at the Tuileries
Jacques-Louis David's portrait of Napoleon in his study, constitutes one of the last formal portraits of the great French ruler. Read the background of this painting and view pictures on this site.
University of Groningen
American History: Presidents: Novariglus,february 6,1775
John Adams' response in this critical essay to the definition of the "British Empire", not an empire as other European monarchies, but a republic by constitution. Link to "Massachusettensis" for a Biography of Daniel Leonard.