monarkia
Monarkia, or monarchy, is a form of government in which a person—the monarch—serves as head of state. Monarchs typically inherit the position and rule for life, though some monarchies are elective rather than hereditary.
Two broad forms exist: absolute monarchies, where the monarch retains significant political authority; and constitutional or
History: Monarchies arose in ancient and medieval societies and became widespread worldwide. The rise of constitutionalism
Contemporary landscape: Today monarchies persist in diverse forms. Constitutional monarchies include the United Kingdom, Sweden, Japan,