<P> Absolute monarchy is a form of monarchy in which one leader has supreme authority and where that authority is not restricted by any written laws , legislature , or customs . These are often , but not always , hereditary monarchies . In contrast , in constitutional monarchies , the head of state 's authority derives from and is legally bounded or restricted by a constitution or legislature . </P>
<P> Absolute monarchy is a form of monarchy in which one leader has supreme authority and where that authority is not restricted by any written laws , legislature , or customs . These are often , but not always , hereditary monarchies . In contrast , in constitutional monarchies , the head of state 's authority derives from and is legally bounded or restricted by a constitution or legislature . </P>
who holds the power in an absolute monarchy
who holds the power in an absolute monarchy
one leader
one leader