Constitutional Monarchism

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"There is no authority in France superior to that of the law; the King reigns only thereby, and only in the name of the law may he exact obedience."

French Constitution of 1791

Constitutional Monarchism, clipped to ConMon, is in most aspects varied ideology but usually somewhat moderate ideology. It believes that there should a monarch should rule, but should be restricted by formal constitutional means.

Constitutional Monarchism is distinguished from Ceremonial Monarchism in that in a Constitutional Monarchy the monarch still holds power to enact policies, unlike in a Ceremonial Monarchy in which the only power the monarchy has is to act as figureheads. Nonetheless, CerMon is usually considered a type of Constitutional Monarchy, and constitutional monarchies that aren't ceremonial are usually distinguished by the title Semi-Constitutional Monarchy.

Beliefs

Constitutional monarchy, also known as limited monarchy, parliamentary monarchy or democratic monarchy, is a form of monarchy in which the monarch exercises their authority in accordance with a constitution and is not alone in making decisions. Constitutional monarchies differ from absolute monarchies (in which a monarch is the only decision-maker) in that they are bound to exercise powers and authorities within limits prescribed by an established legal framework.

History

The first constitutional monarchy was created when John of England signed the one after Magna Carta, which was a major step in the current constitutional monarchy in the UK. Other notable examples are Liechtenstein and Spain.

Austria-Hungary

Otto von Habsburg advocated a form of constitutional monarchy based on the primacy of the supreme judicial function, with hereditary succession, mediation by a tribunal is warranted if suitability is problematic.

Meijism

The Meiji ideology of Japan, which emerged during the Meiji Restoration (1868-1912), aimed at transforming Japan into a modern, industrialized nation. Anti-Buddhism and Anti-Feudalism were essential in dismantling the old order, removing the power of Buddhist institutions and Feudalism -. This was complemented by Anti-Isolationism, opening Japan to foreign influences and trade, while Anti-Reactionaryism ensured a forward-thinking approach to reforms. Despite these radical changes, Meiji Japan maintained elements of  Absolute Monarchism  until 1889, before transitioning to an Illiberal Democracy, which combined a semblance of Parliamentarianism with continued central control. Authoritarian Capitalism and Monarcho-Capitalism drove economic growth, supported by Cameralism, which emphasized state economic intervention. Centralism ensured a strong, unified state, while Imperialism and Militarism projected Japan's power externally. A synthesis of Neo-Confucianism and State Shinto also influenced the Meiji Restoration of 1868 as the restoration leaders sought to revive traditional Japanese values and culture and saw Confucian Shinto as a way to do so. They promoted the idea of kokutai, or the "national essence", based on the Confucian notion of the ruler-subject relationship and the Shinto idea of the emperor as a divine being, allowing for extensive loyalty to the state. Despite its parliamentary facade, the government's oligarchic nature allowed for progressive conservatism, blending modernization with respect for tradition.

The military that Meiji developed was a mix of Prussian Militarism and British Naval Doctrine.

Geopolitically, Meiji wished to draw closer to Britain, eventually culminating in the Anglo-Japanese alliance.

Orléanism

Orléanism was a major force in French politics during the 19th century. An Orléanist was someone who supported a constitutional monarchy under the House of Orléans. Due to the radical political change, France went under during that period, there were three types of Orléanism:

• Pure Orléanism: Those who support the reign of Louis Philippe I, who came to power after the 1830 July Revolution, which overthrew Charles X's autocratic regime. Pure Orléanists were usually Liberal and Moderate.

• Fusionist Orléanism: A group of dissident Pure Orléanists and some Legitimists who endorsed Philippe, Count of Paris', claim to the House of Orléans and the Crown of France. Fusionist Orléanists were usually Traditionalist Conservatives.

• Progressive Orléanism: A group of dissident Fusionist Orléanists who, after the increasingly Anti-Monarchist sentiment of the 1890s, took up Progressivism and Laicism.

Orangism

WIP

Pedro II Thought

W.I.P

Wilhelminism

W.I.P

Variants

Semi-Constitutional Monarchy

A semi-constitutional monarchy is a type of monarchy where the monarch retains large amounts of political power (usually functioning as a powerful executive) however the monarch has some limits placed on their power to prevent tyrants. Typical ways of doing this is an independent and powerful court system that even the monarch is forced to kneel for as well as a parliament for rubber stamping legislation or functioning like a co-habitation like in a semi-presidential republic.

Semi Ceremonial Monarchy

A semi-ceremonial monarchy is a type of monarchy where the monarch has lost most of their political power to an (mostly) elected chamber but retains a considerable amount of influence and soft power over this chamber as well as other, more secretive methods of influencing legislation by concepts such as royal assent. An example of this is Great Britain as the monarch is often thought to have no power and has no hard or constitutionally guaranteed power but royal assent can influence the passing of bills.

Personality and Behaviour

ConMon is usually portrayed as a bit boring compared with other Monarchists since they aren't as radical. They, unlike Absolute Monarchism, are quite willing to limit their power and compromise with Enlightenment ideologies, especially conservative ones, such as Conservative Liberalism. He hangs out with Parliamentarianism, Bismarckism, and One-Nation Conservatism. Dislikes absolutism, republicanism, and uncompromising revolutionary ideologies (such as Jacobinism and Leninism).

How to Draw

Flag of Constitutional Monarchism

1. Draw a ball.
2. Colour the left half purple.
3. Colour the right half a darker purple.
4. Add a gold crown on top with red jewels.
5. Add the eyes, and you're done!

Color Name		HEX	RGB
	Purple	#9425A0	rgb(148, 37, 160)
	Dark Purple	#371C34	rgb(55, 28, 52)
	Gold	#FEE400	rgb(254, 228, 0)
	Red	#FF0000	rgb(255, 0, 0)

Relationships

Friends

• Monarchism - Beloved father.
• Monarcho-Socialism - In most cases you become me.
• Monarcho-Syndicalism - Monarcho-Socialism but the chance of it becoming a constitutional monarchy is increased by 20%.
• Elective Monarchism - Most of the time you become me.
• Libertarian Monarchism - Also freedom-loving brother.
• Parliamentarianism & Democracy - The king can't do everything! Or else it would be an absolute monarchy!
• Constitutionalism - I guess the king can abide to some laws and share some power to the parliament.
• One-Nation Conservatism - You get me. Thanks for protecting me from the revolutionaries!
• Bismarckism - Same with you.
• Feudalism - The Magna Carta was my most noticeable origin, just because I'm the Crown doesn't mean I should violate my subjects' rights as I please! Now can you gents please put your swords back? Thank you. And let's not talk about the Meiji Restoration.
• Feuillantism - France would be better off if it kept the constitution of 1791.

Frenemies

• Ceremonial Monarchism - I agree with him, you're too lazy.
  • Please don't make fun of my laziness.  Absolute Monarchism is a tyrant jerk.

• Enlightened Absolutism - Don't you realize this, brother? No one with such power is incorruptible.
• Matriarchal Monarchism - Please, sister, calm down. Matriarchy is going a bit too far.
• Monarcho-Capitalism - Most of my European followers now use this economic model. However, you also harbor some of the world's last absolutists in the Middle East.
• Monarcho-Fascism - Phibun made Thailand into a constitutional monarchy, but did you forget Mussolini had always intended to oust his king from power?
• Fascism - The monarchists in your party Dino Grandi and Emilio de Bono defended the king. But Mussolini betrayed them and Italy.
• Anarcho-Monarchism - I'm still not quite sure what you stand for. The monarchy part is based, but anarchists are scary.
• Universal Monarchism - Good Lord, brother, your ambitions go so far... And for some reason we're yet to see a proponent of your ideas in favor of constitution, though they came a bit close to it at times.
• Girondism - You would ultimately turn against the monarchy, but merci for giving king Louis a fair-trial before his execution.
• Classical Liberalism - I guess you aren't so bad.
• Authoritarian Conservatism - My semi-constitutional followers cooperate with you occasionally but you're too reminiscent of him for my comfort. And yes, I did depose you in England, France and Japan, problem?

Enemies

• Absolute Monarchism - Tyranny!
• Republicanism and Jeffersonian Democracy - Treacherous yanks!
• Jacobinism - YOU EXECUTED LOUIS XVI!!!
• Kerenskyism and Leninism - Have you forgotten about the 1906 constitution?
• Chavismo - ¿Por qué no te callas?
• Jacobitism - Not only is the "legitimate" king by your own rules of succession more German than the current king, but he also doesn't claim the British throne, so stop your revolts.
• Carlism - Please come back when you have settled on a single claimant.
• Alexander III Thought - I won't forget your stalling of attempts to establish a Constitution for Russia (which could increase the odds of the monarchy's survival BTW) and especially your rude remark on the matter.
• Nazism - "There's a man alone, without family, without children, without God. He builds legions, but he doesn't build a nation. A nation is created by families, a religion, traditions: it is made up out of the hearts of mothers, the wisdom of fathers, the joy and the exuberance of children. Germany under Hitler is an all-swallowing state, disdainful of human dignities, and the ancient structure of our race, sets itself up in place of everything else. The man who, alone, incorporates himself in this whole State, has neither a God to honor, nor a dynasty to conserve, nor a past to consult. For a few months I was inclined to believe in National Socialism. I thought of it as a necessary fever. And I was gratified to see that there were, associated with it for a time, some of the wisest and most outstanding Germans. But these, one by one, he has got rid of or even killed ... He has left nothing but a bunch of shirted gangsters! This man could bring home victories to our people each year, without bringing them either glory or danger. But of our Germany, which was a nation of poets and musicians, of artists and soldiers, he has made a nation of hysterics and hermits, engulfed in a mob and led by a thousand liars or fanatics." - Wilhelm II
• Showa Statism - The hell did you do to my constitution?! Guess I should've added some guardrails re. the Army and Navy ministries...
• Reactionaryism - Oh sweet heavens no, why would you want to bring that back? Because of you, no one takes restorationist movements seriously now.

Gallery

Portraits

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  Old flag design

Alternative designs

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  Orangsim (Princevlag)
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  Orangism
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  Orangism Coat-of-Arms
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  Flag of Orangism

Comics and Artwork

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  "Ideological history of France" by K-Tech, Source
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  "Monarchists" by TheLegend2T
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  "Monarchists" by ErensHere
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  "Daily life of Constitutional Monarchy" by u/Lost_Smoking_Snake, Source
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  "On female leaders" by u/Based_and_Jedpilled, Source
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  By StromTigerX
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  "Non-Quad Squad" by Metbol

Further Information

Literature

• An Entire List of Them
• Constitution of the Principality of Liechtenstein
• Constitution of Kuwait
• Constitution of 3 May 1791 (first monarchy with a constitution)

Articles

• The Prussian Monarchy Stuff by William S. Lind

Wikipedia

• Constitutional Monarchy
• Crown-In-Parliament
• Monarchy of Liechtenstein
• Politics of Jordan
• Meiji Restoration
• Politics of Kuwait

Videos

• Why Do We Still Have Monarchies? by NowThis World