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<p>An <b>elective monarchy</b> is a <a href="page.php?w=monarchy">monarchy</a> where the ruling head is <a href="page.php?w=election">elected</a> instead of strictly inheriting power. The manner of election, the nature of candidate qualifications, and the electors vary from case to case. Historically, it was common for elective <a href="page.php?w=Monarchy">monarchies</a> to transform into hereditary ones (whether legally or de facto) by repeated election of the previous rulers' children, or for hereditary monarchies to acquire elective or semi-elective</p><p>
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