From an oligarchy to a democracy to a constitutional monarchy, there are many ways government can operate. The government is a representative democracy, meaning citizens vote for their government ...

The death of Queen Elizabeth II marks the start of King Charles' reign, but a number of countries that still consider the reigning monarch to be head of state are planning on leaving the Commonwealth.

As anti-monarchy sentiment attracts more attention, it’s easy to forget just how complicated it would be to abolish the institution.

Queen Elizabeth II was the longest-serving British monarch in history, having ascended to the throne in 1952 at age twenty-five. Upon her death, her eldest son became king under the name Charles III.

Queen Elizabeth II is the longest-serving British monarch in history, having ascended to the throne in 1952 at age twenty-five. She is also the queen of more than a dozen other independent ...