Constitutional Models: Clear Alternatives
The monarchy isn't the only option. Here are proven constitutional models that work around the world.
Constitutional Models ComparisonInteractive
| Country | Head of State | Selection | Powers | Term | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
🇬🇧United Kingdom | Monarch | Hereditary |
| Life | £86.3M/year |
🇩🇪Germany | Federal President | Electoral College |
| 5 years | €35M/year |
🇮🇪Ireland | President | Direct Election |
| 7 years | €4.5M/year |
Key Insights:
- • Most European republics have ceremonial presidents with limited powers
- • Democratic selection is the norm, not hereditary succession
- • Costs vary significantly, with some republics being more expensive
- • Powers are typically ceremonial and symbolic
Constitutional Model SimulatorInteractive
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