The Survival Of British Monarchy: Transition From Absolute Monarchy To Constitutional Monarchy

Year 2024, Volume: 28 Issue: 2, 399 - 428, 18.04.2024

Nurullah Görgen

https://doi.org/10.34246/ahbvuhfd.1398216

Abstract

With the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the British monarchy has come under scrutiny, sparking debates about its role in the British government, the future of the Royal family, and the potential transition to a republican system. This article aims to contribute to these discussions by examining the position of the constitutional monarchy in the United Kingdom and making a case for its continued existence in the near future.

To accomplish this, the paper will delve into the unique transition from absolute monarchy to constitutional monarchy in the UK, illustrating how today's British monarchy has evolved within the bounds of law and democracy. Subsequently, the article will explore the concept of the British Constitutional Monarchy during its early stages, providing a foundation for understanding its contemporary meaning and significance and how it differs from the past. Finally, the article will assess the current position and role of the British monarch, considering their functions, powers, impartiality, and accountability. By doing so, the article aims to demonstrate that the constitutional monarchy within the British constitution poses no significant threat to the country; instead, it offers several benefits, particularly its unifying role.

Keywords

The British Monarchy, Transition period, The Constitutional Monarchy, The Position of Monarchy, The British Government

Britanya Monarşisinin Varlığını Sürdürmesi: Mutlak Monarşiden Anayasal Monarşiye Geçiş

Abstract

Kraliçe II. Elizabeth'in ölümüyle birlikte Britanya monarşisi, monarşinin Britanya hükümetindeki rolü, Kraliyet ailesinin geleceği ve cumhuriyetçi sisteme olası geçiş hakkındaki farklı görüşler nedeniyle tartışmaların merkezi oldu. Bu makale, Birleşik Krallık’ta anayasal monarşinin konumunu inceleyerek ve yakın gelecekte de Anayasal monarşinin varlığını sürdüreceğini iddia ederek bu tartışmalara katkıda bulunmayı amaçlamaktadır.

Bunu başarmak için, bu makale Birleşik Krallığın kendine özgü mutlak monarşiden anayasal monarşiye geçişini ele alacak ve günümüz Britanya monarşisinin hukuk ve demokrasi sınırları içinde nasıl geliştiğini göstermeyi açıklamaktadır. Daha sonra bu makale, Britanya Anayasal Monarşisi kavramını günümüzdeki anlam ve önemini ve geçmişten nasıl farklılaştığını anlamaya yardımcı olacak bir temel oluşturmak için Anayasal monarşi kavramını erken dönemde ele alacak. Son olarak, bu makale Britanya hükümdarının işlevlerini, güçlerini, tarafsızlığını ve hesap verebilirliğini inceleyerek onun mevcut konumunu ve rolünü değerlendirecek. Bunu yaparak, bu makale Britanya anayasasındaki anayasal monarşinin ülkeye ciddi bir tehdit oluşturmadığını; aksine, başta birleştirici rolü olmak üzere çeşitli faydalar sunduğunu göstermeyi amaçlıyor.

Keywords

Britanya Monarşisi, Geçiş dönemi, Anayasal Monarşi, Monarşinin konumu, Britanya Hükümeti

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