Head of state is hereditary position

King/emperor/dukeJob is to take care

of people, protect the kingdom, final judge between people

Constitutional monarch must obey the laws like any other citizen

ORGANIZATION: LEADERSHIP

King Henry VIII – Tudor dynasty

Queen Elizabeth II – House of Windsor

To pay taxes (support the country)

To obey the kingIn a

constitutional monarchy, the people elect representatives to run the government

ORGANIZATION: PEOPLE

Support the monarch

Protect the king and kingdom

The ruler is the commander of the military

ORGANIZATION: MILITARY

King of Tonga

Alexander, Emperor of Greece

Absolute monarchy - ruler makes all decisions

Constitutional monarchy – ruler is a symbol but has almost no power

Voters elect a legislature to make decisions

FUNCTION

Current emperor of Japan

Louis XIV of France crowning his grandson the king of Spain

MONARCHY SECONDARY SOURCE

Argument: Nero was a MonarchRead through the following description of Emperor Nero and find 3 FACTS that support the argument

Explain how each fact supports the argument

HOBBES AND LOCKE CONNECTION

Explain whether or not Hobbes would like this form of government and why

Explain weather or not Locke would like this form of government and why

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

Explain the organization and function of a Monarchy.