monarchy（君主立宪）

Talk abou monarchy

Do we really need a monarchy（君主立宪） in the 21st Century? It’s such a strange idea. It certainly is not a democratic idea（民主的思想）.

No one votes for someone to be king or queen. When a prince or princess is born, he or she automatically has a wonderful life. This is not fair. I had to study and work very hard just to get an average job, with not much money. Those in a monarchy are born into wealth. They never really have to lift a finger（举手之劳）.

The strange thing is that most people who live in a monarchy like their king and queen. Take the United Kingdom, for example. Around 80 per cent of British people support  their monarchy. I suppose it’s good for tourism. I wouldn’t say no to being part of a royal family.

解析：

lift a finger. To help with something. Often used in the negative to indicate a lack of willingness to exert even the bare minimum of effort.

Monarchy, political system based upon the undivided sovereignty or rule of a single person(基于不可分割的主权或单一人的统治的政治制度). The term applies to states in which supreme authority is vested（既得利益） in the monarch, an individual ruler who functions as the head of state and who achieves his or her position through heredity（[həˈredəti] 遗传性）. Most monarchies allow only male succession（继承）, usually from father to son.

The role of the monarchy

Monarchy is the oldest form of government in the United Kingdom.

In a monarchy, a king or queen is Head of State. The British Monarchy is known as a constitutional monarchy(君主立宪政体). This means that, while The Sovereign is Head of State, the ability to make and pass legislation resides with an elected Parliament.

Although The Sovereign no longer has a political or executive role, he or she continues to play an important part in the life of the nation.

As Head of State, The Monarch undertakes constitutional and representational duties which have developed over one thousand years of history. In addition to these State duties, The Monarch has a less formal role as 'Head of Nation'. The Sovereign acts as a focus for national identity, unity and pride; gives a sense of stability and continuity; officially recognises success and excellence; and supports the ideal of voluntary service.

In all these roles The Sovereign is supported by members of their immediate family.