Constitutional Monarchism
Constitutional monarchism supports keeping a hereditary monarch as head of state while real political power rests with elected parliaments and a constitution. The monarch serves mainly as a symbol of continuity and national unity.
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Compatible with both unitary and federal systems.
Government rests on elected representatives and the rule of law.
No defining position on liberty versus security.
No strong stance; many constitutional monarchies are active in international bodies.
No defining position; the crown often has a ceremonial military role.
No strong stance, though it values national symbols and continuity.
No defining economic position.
No defining position on regulation.
No defining trade position.
Some monarchs head established churches, while law is mostly secular.
Leans traditional in valuing inherited institutions.
No defining technology stance.