Editing Monarchy (section)

===Parliamentary Monarchy===
{{topquote|The Emperor shall perform only such acts in matters of state as are provided for in this Constitution ...|Article 4 of the Constitution of Japan}}

Also known as Constitutional Monarchies, the first modern Parliament developed in England, where a large group of lesser lords managed to strongarm the King into conceding to them the power to enact or refuse taxation in exchange for their support. Gradually over time power would go from the nobility to the wealthy bourgeoisie and eventually to the masses as the system became increasingly democratic. Once such an assembly gains control of the royal revenues, it will inevitably amass more power unto itself until the Monarchy is merely a figurehead, a formality retained for its gravitas but hamstrung by centuries of concessions to constitutionalism. By this time, while the monarchy exists in a merely ceremonial respect and holds no real power in the day-to-day running of the country, the job can still be demanding in the sense that the monarch's new position is to serve as the embodiment of their nation's history, tradition and ideals - ideals that most world leaders rarely live up to even on a good day. The British royal family, for example, is heavily involved in beneficence, using their position to give official support and recognition to individuals and organizations that are doing good for the country as a whole. And its only by continuing to serve in this capacity that such a dynasty could maintain its existence; otherwise the public wouldn't be too keen on spending tax money on mansions and castles for a family that they don't have to answer to and do not admire. Commonly known as constitutional monarchies since the monarch's powers are defined by a constitution. 

:'''''IRL Examples:''' Modern European monarchies like Britain, Nordic states, Belgium, along with Japan and Thailand.''