Constitutional monarchies often started as absolute monarchies, where rulers had total control. The transition to constitutional monarchy involved limiting the power of the monarch and establishing democratic principles. Historical examples include the UK, Sweden, and Spain. ;
Many constitutional monarchies started out as absolute monarchies, where rulers had total control. The shift involved reducing the monarch's power and establishing a constitution with democratic principles. Examples include the UK, Sweden, and Spain, all of which transitioned from absolute to constitutional monarchy.
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