What is the structure of government in a constitutional monarchy?

Answer 1

Constitutional monarchies vary considerably in form and function, from severely limited powers vested in the monarch to monarchs that are very strong and act as the head of an executive branch of government.

It would even be possible to have a constitutional monarch elected, either for life or for a set term.

It would be fair (and easy) to say that the only two features shared by all constitutional monarchies are a reigning monarch as head of state, and a formalized constitution defining and limiting the rights and powers of that monarch, perhaps defining duties and obligations of the monarchy, and/or defining and guaranteeing rights and privileges of the people.

Answer 2

The leader's power is limited by laws. <---- novanet answer.
A constitutional monarchy is a form of government in which a monarch acts as head of state within the perimeters of a written, unwritten, or blended constitution.

Answer 3

I can only answer for the UK, but here there is a Head of State, the monarch, who is,at the moment Queen Elizabeth II. The monarchy is hereditary and her eldest son will follow her. If he dies, it will be his son who will succeed.
The Head of State's powers are severely limited. The rule is done on their behalf by her ministers. She technically can veto new laws, but the last time this was actually done was about 1710.
She opens Parliament each year, but the speech outlining the new laws is written for her by her ministers. The choice of ministers normally depends upon the outcome of elections.
Essentially, this separates the Head of State from the head of the Executive. The armed forces swear allegiance to the Queen and cases in the Law courts are prosecuted in her name (Regina v Bloggs). The Queen awards honours, but the list of those to be awarded honours is mainly decided by the politicians.
This allows us to look up to and respect the Head of State whilst criticising the politicians who take the decisions.

Answer 4

Constitutional monarchy is a form of government in which a king or queen acts as Head of State.

The ability to make and pass legislation resides with an elected Parliament, not with the Monarch.

As a system of government, constitutional monarchy separates the Head of State's ceremonial and official duties from party politics.

A constitutional monarchy also provides stability, continuity and a national focus, as the Head of State remains the same even as governments change.

Answer 5

Has a prime minister with an important role.

Answer 6

A country with a monarch who is given limited power, and the country is run by the senate, which is chisen democratically

Answer 7

A monarch as the head of state but a directly elected, democratic parliament making the laws.