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MONARCHY [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-04-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Political Systems
- Constitutional Law
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- constitutional monarchy
1, record 1, English, constitutional%20monarchy
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- limited monarchy 2, record 1, English, limited%20monarchy
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A monarchy governed according to a constitution that limits and defines the powers of the sovereign. 2, record 1, English, - constitutional%20monarchy
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Constitutional monarchy is Canada's system of government. An absolute monarchy is one where the monarch has unchecked power. A constitutional monarch, in contrast, is limited by the laws of the Constitution. Constitutional monarchs do not directly rule. Instead, they carry out constitutional, ceremonial and representational duties. 3, record 1, English, - constitutional%20monarchy
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Régimes politiques
- Droit constitutionnel
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- monarchie constitutionnelle
1, record 1, French, monarchie%20constitutionnelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La monarchie constitutionnelle est le système du gouvernement du Canada. Dans une monarchie absolue, le monarque jouit d'un pouvoir illimité. À l'opposé, dans une monarchie constitutionnelle, son pouvoir est limité par les lois de la Constitution. Les monarques constitutionnels ne règnent pas directement. Ils exercent plutôt des fonctions constitutionnelles, cérémonielles et représentatives. 2, record 1, French, - monarchie%20constitutionnelle
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Regímenes políticos
- Derecho constitucional
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- monarquía constitucional
1, record 1, Spanish, monarqu%C3%ADa%20constitucional
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Monarquía constitucional. Es el tipo de monarquía que surge de la Constitución francesa de 1791 y que posteriormente instaurarían muchos países europeos durante el siglo XIX. En este régimen, el rey ostenta el poder ejecutivo pero no el legislativo. Este último es llevado a cabo por una cámara de representantes elegidos normalmente por los ciudadanos. 1, record 1, Spanish, - monarqu%C3%ADa%20constitucional
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-02-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- The Legislature (Constitutional Law)
- Electoral Systems and Political Parties
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- elective monarchy 1, record 2, English, elective%20monarchy
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In hereditary monarchies, the office is passed through inheritance within a family group, whereas elective monarchies are selected by some system of voting. 1, record 2, English, - elective%20monarchy
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pouvoir législatif (Droit constitutionnel)
- Systèmes électoraux et partis politiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- monarchie élective
1, record 2, French, monarchie%20%C3%A9lective
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'on peut distinguer deux sortes de monarchies électives, l'une dans laquelle l'élection est entièrement libre, l'autre dans laquelle l'élection est gênée à certains égards. La première a lieu lorsque le peuple peut choisir pour monarque celui qu'il juge à propos; l'autre, quand le peuple par la constitution de l'état est astreint d'élire pour souverain une personne qui soit d'une certaine nation, d'une certaine famille, d'une certaine religion [...] 1, record 2, French, - monarchie%20%C3%A9lective
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-01-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Place Names (outside Canada)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Austria-Hungary
1, record 3, English, Austria%2DHungary
correct, Europe
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- dual monarchy 2, record 3, English, dual%20monarchy
correct, Europe
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A confederal state that existed from 1867 to 1918. It was called the "dual monarchy". 3, record 3, English, - Austria%2DHungary
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Toponymes (hors Canada)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Autriche-Hongrie
1, record 3, French, Autriche%2DHongrie
correct, feminine noun, Europe
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- double monarchie 2, record 3, French, double%20monarchie
correct, feminine noun, Europe
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
État confédéral qui a existé de 1867 à 1918. On le surnommait « la double monarchie ». 3, record 3, French, - Autriche%2DHongrie
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Nom d'état qui est précédé de l'article défini «l'». 3, record 3, French, - Autriche%2DHongrie
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1999-02-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- The Legislature (Constitutional Law)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- monarchy
1, record 4, English, monarchy
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Form of government in which the ultimate authority is vested in a single hereditary ruler called a monarch. 2, record 4, English, - monarchy
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Pouvoir législatif (Droit constitutionnel)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- monarchie
1, record 4, French, monarchie
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Forme de gouvernement où l'autorité ultime est détenue par un seul individu, un monarque, dont l'hérédité assure le titre et la succession. 2, record 4, French, - monarchie
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1987-01-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Political Science (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- absolute monarchy 1, record 5, English, absolute%20monarchy
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sciences politiques (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- monarchie absolue
1, record 5, French, monarchie%20absolue
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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