<Table> <Tr> <Th> Term </Th> <Th> Definition </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Absolute monarchy </Td> <Td> A traditional and historical system where the monarch exercises ultimate governing authority as head of state and head of government . Many nations of Europe during the Middle Ages were absolute monarchies . Modern examples include mainly Islamic countries such as Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, Brunei and one African country Swaziland . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Constitutional monarchy </Td> <Td> Also called parliamentary monarchy, the monarch's powers are limited by law or by a formal constitution, usually assigning them to those of the head of state . Many modern developed countries, including the United Kingdom, Norway, Netherlands, Australia, Canada, and Japan, are constitutional monarchy systems . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Crowned republic </Td> <Td> A form of government where the monarch (and family) is an official ceremonial entity with no political power . The royal family and the monarch are intended to represent the country and may perform speeches or attend an important ceremonial events as a symbolical guide to the people, but hold no actual power in decision - making, appointments, et cetera . </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Th> Term </Th> <Th> Definition </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Absolute monarchy </Td> <Td> A traditional and historical system where the monarch exercises ultimate governing authority as head of state and head of government . Many nations of Europe during the Middle Ages were absolute monarchies . Modern examples include mainly Islamic countries such as Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, Brunei and one African country Swaziland . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Constitutional monarchy </Td> <Td> Also called parliamentary monarchy, the monarch's powers are limited by law or by a formal constitution, usually assigning them to those of the head of state . Many modern developed countries, including the United Kingdom, Norway, Netherlands, Australia, Canada, and Japan, are constitutional monarchy systems . </Td> </Tr>

A is a political system without a monarch