A monarchy, from the Greek monos, "one," and archein, "to rule", is a form of government that has a Monarch as Head of State. A distinguishing characteristic of most monarchies is that the Head of State usually reigns for life; in a republic, the Head of State (often called the president) is normally elected for a certain amount of time. There are currently 29 extant sovereign monarchies in the world.
The term monarchy is also used to refer to the people (especially the dynasty, also known as 'royalty') and institutions that make up the royal or imperial establishment, or to the realm over which the monarch reigns.
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Canadian Monarchist Online - A non-partisan website dedicated in educating the Canadian public about the Canadian monarchy, and to counter republican claims.
Meta Description: [ A Canadian patriotic website dedicated to the the monarchy, Queen Elizabeth II, and monarchists in Canada ]
Canadian Republic Online - Information about the republican movement in Canada and arguments for a republic.
Citizens for a Canadian Republic - Articles, resources and contact information for this organisation which seeks to abolish the monarchy in Canada and replace the Queen with a Canadian head of state.
Meta Description: [ Citizens for a Canadian Republic / Citoyens et Citoyennes pour une République Canadienne ]
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Citizens for a Canadian Republic Email Group - An email discussion group debating the abolition of the monarchy in Canada.
Meta Description: [ ccr_ccrc: Canadian Republic/République Canadienne ]
Coalition for a Humanistic British Canada - Advocates monarchism and all things British. The Coalition wants the Canadian flag replaced with the Union Jack, the dollar renamed the shilling, cricket to be Canada's national sport and women to dress modestly.
Modernizing Canada's Monarchial System - Professor John Trent of the University of Ottawa is the author of this essay examining the failure of the crown in fulfilling the functions required of a head of state in Canada and advocating the creation of a republican form of government.
Monarchy Free Canada - News, commentary and information of interests to proponents of a Canadian republic.
Meta Description: [ A newsletter and forum for Canadians in favour of the replacement of Canada's constitutional monarchy with a democratic republic. ]
Prospects for a Canadian head of state - An article by Dave Butler.
The Monarchist League of Canada - A national patriotic society supporting Canada's constitutional monarchy.
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What would happen if Canada abolished the monarchy - A Next City department, features a debate between Charles Roach and John Aimers.
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