2006-07-16 09:52:53 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Anthropology
Mostly from deep seeded tradition.
Modern monarchs are just figureheads of nations for the most part.
2006-07-16 09:55:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because different places have different forms of government. Though, in some places (England) the monarchy is merely figurehead (the queen, I believe- and correct me if I'm wrong, Brits- has a limited amount of power, and parliament controls the day to day running of things), other places maintain their monarchies or dictatorships because that is the govenrment there. Not everyplace can be a democracy...
2006-07-16 16:59:50 · answer #2 · answered by G_Wheely 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uh, oh! Grammer error. The question should read "Why do..."
Having a king or queen as head of a country is a legitimate form of government.
2006-07-16 16:57:43 · answer #3 · answered by regerugged 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's mostly tradition and important for and national morale. If the monarchy is part of a culture it is hard to disband it completely although the royals may not be making any political decisions themselves.
2006-07-16 22:19:33 · answer #4 · answered by Janiffer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tradition. Also, in England, it helps our tourist trade if people think they are coming to London to see a real Queen.
2006-07-16 16:57:39 · answer #5 · answered by the_emrod 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They'd don't necessarily reign in their country these days, some do. They are more symbols of their country. Kind of like how the American Flag symbolizes America, well some Monarchs can symbol other's countries.
2006-07-17 18:49:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mostly as figureheads, not actual "leaders" or policy makers. Although some are actual rulers, many of those cultures have existed that way for centuries, and they like it that way.
2006-07-16 16:56:41 · answer #7 · answered by kj 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe they just want to keep the tradition going. They might feel having presidents and Pm's are ineffective.
2006-07-16 21:38:22 · answer #8 · answered by K.P. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
though they actually have no "real" power they still head the nation and are seen by their people as the head figure. they dont do much anything but look good. they do though have the ability to pardon people and are admitted into most anything
2006-07-16 17:08:45 · answer #9 · answered by мΛІ€ҢΛр™ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people prefer that type of government.
2006-07-16 16:55:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋