The monarchy of the Kingdom of America, commonly referred to as the American monarchy, is the constitutional form of government by which a hereditary sovereign reigns as the head of state of the country. The current monarch is King John III, who ascended the throne on February 3, 1990, upon the death of his father, King John II.
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The monarch and their immediate family undertake various official, ceremonial, diplomatic and representational duties. As the monarchy is constitutional, the monarch is limited to functions such as bestowing honors and appointing the prime minister, which are performed in a non-partisan manner. The sovereign is also able to comment on draft laws which directly affect the monarchy. The monarch is also Head of the American Armed Forces. Though the ultimate executive authority over the government is still formally by and through the royal prerogative, these powers may only be used according to laws enacted in Congress and, in practice, within the constraints of convention and precedent. The Government of the Kingdom of America is known as the Federal Government.
Monarch of Kingdom of America | |
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Style | His/Her Majesty |
Residence | Royal House |
Term length | appointed for life |
Formation | April 30, 1789 |
First holder | George I Washington |
The monarchs can dissolve the Congress, give pardon and amnesties, declare wars, and conduct the foreign affairs of the country. Monarchs also have power to exercise their prerogative over the granting of honors, the regulation of the armed forces and ecclesiastical appointments. Although the granting of most honors is normally decided by the executive, the monarch is still the person who technically awards them.
Firstly, most of the prerogatives were at the sole discretion of the king with little to no control of the Government or the Congress, but limitations and counter-powers gradually rose.
Nowadays, the use of the prerogatives are mostly shared with the Government of must be approved by the Congress.
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