Canada, with both a parliament as governor authority in the queen head of state, is an example of what type of government?

• A. Constitutional monarchy
• B. Absolute monarchy
• C. Republic
• D. Oligarchy

Answer: (A)

A constitutional monarchy describes a system where a monarch is the ceremonial head of state while elected representatives and a constitution hold real governing power. In Canada, Parliament and the Prime Minister exercise governing authority, and the Governor General represents the monarch in ceremonial duties. The monarch’s powers are limited by the constitution and conventions, so the nation operates through elected government with a largely symbolic head of state. This isn’t an absolute monarchy, a republic, or an oligarchy, because power is not wielded by the monarch alone, by no monarch at all, or by a small ruling group.