2. * Right to rule is inherited (passed along from parent to child)

3. * Right to rule is inherited (passed along from parent to child) * People have no choice in selecting their ruler

4. * Right to rule is inherited (passed along from parent to child) * People have no choice in selecting their ruler * Inheriting the right to rule provides some stability in government

5. * Most monarchies today are constitutional monarchies in which the power of the leader is limited by a constitution

6. * Most monarchies today are constitutional monarchies in which the power of the leader is limited by a constitution *Divine Right - The king and queen’s power is said to come directly from God. The king or queen claims it is God’s will that he/she should govern.

7. * Absolute Monarchy - a king or queen enjoys total control over the nation and the people who live in it

8. Parliamentary Monarchy is when the king or queen is head of the state but they don’t have anything to do with the running of the government. A Prime Minister is in charge.

9. Parliamentary Monarchy is when the king or queen is head of the state but they don’t have anything to do with the running of the government. A Prime Minister is in charge. ~ Citizens’ rights include the right to vote and to hold public office