2.  Magna Carta: This document created in 1215 was the first time in history that challenged “Absolute Monarchy”, which meant that the King/Queen have total control of the country  The charter was an important part of the extensive historical process that led to the rule of constitutional law in the English speaking world  Constitutional monarchy occurred first in continental Europe, briefly in the early years of the French Revolution, but much more widely afterwards.  Napoleon Bonaparte is considered the first monarch proclaiming himself as an embodiment of the nation, rather than as a divinely-appointed ruler; basically saying that royal blood no longer gives people the RIGHT to leadership

3.  Theory of Constitutional Monarchy  This governmental system was established to stop Absolute Monarchs from controlling a country without proper representation  CM allows the citizens of the country to have a role in the leadership hierarchy  The Monarch would have a leadership role in this system but most of the power lies within a constitution

5.  Constitutional Monarchy Hierarchy  Monarch: Role is symbolic, representing the nation, signing bill into law  Prime Minister: Role is to run the everyday governmental policies using constitutional law  Cabinet Members: They are the head of ministers or cabinets that report to Prime Minister and Monarch  Examples: interior, defense, state, agriculture, etc…

7.  CM Examples around the world  United Kingdom  Lesotho  India  Canada  Jordan  Sweden  Australia