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Monaco is governed by a constitutional monarchy. However, unlike most constitutional monarchies, rather than a predominantly symbolic position, the monarch of Monaco holds actual power as head of state. It is stated in the constitution that [he] holds executive power. The monarch runs the country in tandem with the National Council. There are twenty-four seats, and they usually meet twice annually to vote on and bills proposed by the prince. In turn, ordinances they propose are to be debated in the Council of Government and [if they are approved]  sent to the prince for approval within eighty days. However, if no opposition is expressed by the prince within ten day of submission, they are considered enforceable.

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Monaco's rulers and leaders demonstrate their will to protect their peoples rights. There are many laws and bills pertaining to the respect of human rights, protecting the rights both men and women [and alongside it, equality between them], children, the freedom of religion, workers and prisoners/detainees. They also pertain to the conditions of prisons and rights to fast and fair trials, or ending gender-based pay discrepancy, and even the qualifications for citizenship. Citizenship is passed down from either parent, and is not limited to those born in the territory. Foreigners who express desire to live in the country must receive a immigration visa to obtain Monegasque residence card. However, the policy for refugees is to refer to France's policy, contrary to most of their other laws. Laws that have a very clean record of being upheld within the year of 2011. There had been little to no record of violations.

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Firstly, Monaco's head of state is decided on the principle of primogeniture, with sons taking precedence over daughters. The House of Grimaldi has been the ruling dynasty of Monaco, since 1927, when they took the country. They are still the ruling family to this day, with Prince Albert II as the current prince. However, Monaco elects members of it's legislature (parliament) on a national level. As mentioned before, there are twenty-four seats in the National Council. Members are elected through common suffrage for five year terms. The Council has the ability to act independent of the prince, but he may dissolve it at any time, granted he must hold re-elections within three months. Monaco's current president is Stephane Valeri.

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Monaco's original legal system was statutory alone, based around old Roman traditions. In more recent times, Monegasque law has evolved into a blend of sovereign influenced statutory law and case law. Alongside it's sovereigns, Monegasque laws are influenced by the country's culture and history, as well as it's somewhat unique geography and geographical situation. Laws are even influenced by religious standing in Monaco. Laws are made and decided upon by the prince and his Council of Government, which is made up of a minister of state and five counselors. The laws they make are submitted to the National Council. In turn, the National Council submits ordinances for approval and legitimacy to the prince and his council. The National Council mostly handles the prince's submitted bills, but they also handle the budget alongside it. Things such as health and social affairs and environment are handled by the Council of Government.

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Monaco: A monarchy versus a [representative] democracy. 

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Monaco: A monarchy versus a [representative] democracy. 

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Monaco's current government is not all that different from a representative democracy, especially the United States'. In Monaco there is a monarch (the head of state, with the majority of power) and his Council of Government who handle both internal and external affairs. Legislative authority is held by the prince and the National Council, a twenty four seat house elected by the people to represent them. Through the council, the people have quite a bit of say in the political affairs of their country. Much is the same in the U.S. There is a President who is head of state and works along side the executive branch on laws. Laws that are then sent to the legislative branch of the government to be debated. The U.S. legislative branch also ensures that the people have a say in their country's matters. Overall, they seem marginally different, and mostly in name.