Question

the constitutional monarchy model had some inherent defects. Justify the statement by giving suitable examples for 5 marks​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. The system of proportional representation made achieving a majority by a single party a near impossible task which led to the rule of unstable coalition government.

2.Article 48, which gave the President the powers to impose emergency, suspend civil rights and rule by decree.

3. Within its short life, The Wiemar Republic saw 20 different cabinets lasting on an average 239 days and a liberal use of Article 48.

Yet the crisis could not be managed. People lost confidence in the democratic parliamentary system, which seemed to offer no solutions.

Answer 2

Constitutional monarchy model had some inherent defects

Explanation:

• The monarch can be made virtually powerless by a constitutional monarchy otherwise it also can make the monarch extremely strong and almost never limit what he can do or how he can act. Example, In Japan, there is zero formal authority given to the monarch, whereas in Africa the monarch is high levels of power
• There are structures in effect and though a monarch is meant to be neutral those structures will limit the neutrality if desired. For example, The monarch is allowed to award, for example, immunity from prosecution in Canada. The monarch may also pardon offences which are deemed to be against the Monarchy, even prior to the person's trial. These powers can often be changed if necessary by simply changing orders with a royal signature or seal
• It tends to be methodical, but slow, to govern within constitutional monarchy. Many legislative bodies often participate in decision-making. Everyone usually has an opinion on what is discussed prior to moving forward. In emergencies, the govt.can find it difficult to respond to situations quickly. High administrative levels create coherence, but also limit progress.
• It can be costly to support a monarch in this government structure. Many people know the monarch of the UK constitutional monarchy to be Queen Elizabeth II.However,  She is even the same monarch for New Zealand, South Africa, Australia, and even Canada. As part of the governmental structure, each country pays around $20 million to the monarchy each year. That equates to an average of approximately $1-$2 per person annually, even when the countries involved do virtually nothing.