What is a queen?
Q: What is a queen?
A: A queen is a woman who rules a country, usually due to inheritance.
Q: How does a queen come to power?
A: A queen usually comes to power after the death of the previous king or queen, who is her parent.
Q: What is a country ruled by a queen called?
A: A country that is ruled by a queen is called a kingdom – the same as if it were ruled by a king.
Q: Is the husband of a Queen always called King?
A: No, the husband of a Queen is not always called King. For example, when Queen Elizabeth II became monarch her husband The Duke of Edinburgh did not become King.
Q: What did Aristotle think about monarchy?
A: Aristotle’s “Politics” compares different forms of government and he claims monarchy to be one of the worst regimes because one leader may be easily corrupted even if they were selected as the most wise and deserving ruler of an entire group.
Q: Why do some people want to keep their royal family in countries like the UK?
A: Many people in countries such as the UK want to keep their royal family as they have remained traditional icons and sources of income for their country.
Q: Does the monarch in constitutional monarchy have any real power over ruling decisions?
A:No, in constitutional monarchy, monarchs only have head-of-state powers so they do not make any governing decisions or rule over political parties elected by citizens.
