Should The Monarchy Be Abolished Monarchy is one of the oldest forms of government, which echoes in the leadership of tribal chiefs. It is a form of government in which an individual has the actual or nominal supreme power, who is the head of state, often for life or until abdication. Since 1800, most of the world's monarchies have been abolished, and most of the nations that retain monarchs are constitutional monarchies. The most recent nation to abolish its monarchy was Nepal, which became a republic in this year, on May 28. Currently 44 nations in the world have monarchs as heads of state, 16 of which are Commonwealth realms that recognize Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom as head of state. After commonwealth realm there are some more types of monarchy: constitutional, semi- constitutional, absolute and subnational monarchies.
1.Religion-around 74%, with only 36% admit to be practising catholic 2.The Spanish invented the first diving bell in 1538. 3.The first astronaut's space suit was developed in Spain in 1935. 4.Nudity is legal in Spain 5.Approximately 470 million people in the world speak Spanish as their first or native language 6.On average, Spaniards are known to spend approximately 16 out of every 24 hours laying around, eating, drinking and sleeping. 7.Spain is one of the oldest constitutional monarchies in the world. 8.A Zipline connects Spain and Portugal. 9. It is illegal to dog walk in the streets of Madrid with more than 8 dogs. Links https://www.spain-holiday.com/Spain/articles/odd-and-interesting-facts-about-spain https://www.google.ee/search?sa=X&q=Antonio+Banderas&stick=H4sIa https://www.spanish-fiestas.com/culture/bullfighting-spain/ Thank you for your attention!
membership in the Commonwealth from one based on common allegiance to the British Crown to one in which members agree to recognize the British monarch as the head of the Commonwealth. It is the modern commonwealth. 8. How many countries are members of the Commonwealth today? 53 countries 9. What are the 3 different types of countries?(give at least one example of each) · 32 republics - India · 5 Monarchies - the Sultan of Brunei - the king of Lesotho · 16 constitutional monarchies canada, australia 10. What are the Commonwealth Realms? A Commonwealth realm is any one of 16 sovereign states within the Commonwealth of Nations that each have Elizabeth II as their respective monarch. The realms, though completely sovereign, are united in that they share one monarch as their own. 11. How many peaople are there in the Commonwealth
amongst the people of the British Empire during World War I reached a peak in March 1917, when the Gotha G.IV, a heavy aircraft capable of crossing the English Channel began bombing London directly. The aircraft became a household name, and coincidently was part of the name of the royal family. These bombings were coupled with the abdication of King George's first cousin, Nicholas II, the Tsar of Russia on 15 March 1917, which raised the specter of the eventual abolition of all the monarchies in Europe. The King and his family were finally convinced to abandon all titles held under the German Crown, and to change German titles and house names to anglicized versions. Hence, on 17 July 1917, a Royal Proclamation issued by George V declared The name had a long association with British royalty, through the town of Windsor, Berkshire and Windsor Castle, a link reflected in the Round Tower of Windsor Castle being the basis of the badge of the House of Windsor
The Renaissance In the history the Middle Ages were followed by the Renassance period. During this period a new class called bourgeoeisie came into being. This is the period when monarchies based on nationality were estabilished. The Renaessance started in Italy In the 14th century. Then it spread all over Europe, reached England in 16th century. The struggle for power culminated in a war called The War of Roses. It was a civil war between two dynasties, families. They had different emblems on one side the Yorks (white rose) other Lancasters (red). They couldn't decide who gets the throne. War ended 1485. A new dynasty came to throne, Tudor, the first king in this dynasty was
provinces in the Union of Utrecht were cleared of Spanish troops by 1600. (3) From 1609 to 1621 a truce was in effect between the Spanish and the Dutch, but the war subsequently dragged on until 1648, when the Spanish signed the Treaty of Münster, by which the sovereignty of the Dutch Republic of the United Provinces was recognized. The republic thus severed all theoretical ties with Spain and the Holy Roman Empire and became one of the great powers on the Continent, a republic in the midst of monarchies. (3) 2.6 The Golden Age In the early 17th century, when eventual Dutch independence was assured, an era of great commercial prosperity opened, as did the so-called Golden Age of Dutch art, with such painters as Rembrandt and Jan Vermeer. By the mid-17th century the Netherlands was the foremost 9 commercial and maritime power of Europe, and Amsterdam was the financial centre of the Continent. (3) 2.7 Exploration and Colonization
[2] The State Opening of Parliament The State Opening of Parliament is an event which formally marks the beginning of a session of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It includes a speech from the throne known as the Queen's Speech (or King's Speech). The State Opening is an elaborate ceremony showcasing British history, culture and contemporary politics to large crowds and television viewers. Queen’s Speech A speech from the throne (or throne speech) is an event in certain monarchies in which the reigning sovereign, or a representative thereof, reads a prepared speech to the members of parliament when a session is opened, outlining the government's agenda for the session. The speech is prepared by the ministers of the crown in cabinet. The event is often held annually, although in some places it may occur more or less frequently, whenever a new session of parliament is opened. Many republics have adopted a similar practice
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