In the next US presidential election it is possible to see a woman being elected President. This would be a first for the United States and even for most of the world. Throughout the world, different types of government have survived, failed, or been modified. Many of these governments came from early European countries. Two of the most popular types of government that come from Europe are constitutional monarchy and absolutism. Traces of constitutional monarchy and absolutism can still be seen today in different parts of the world. Constitutional monarchy and absolutism have their roots in England and France respectively. Much of the original regulations put in place by these governments were due to various events that occurred during the 17th century. Although these two types of government are very different, they have some similarities. England is best known for its constitutional monarchy form of government during the seventeenth century. Constitutional monarchy is a form of government in which there is a parliament or a group of leaders who are supposed to act on behalf of the state. The constitutional monarch is elected directly or indirectly and is legally bound to the country. Although many of the regulations are created by parliament, the constitutional monarch is the person who approves the laws created. Although many regulations have been printed and are in the form of a constitution, not everything is printed. Many of the norms that have been established could be formed through tradition. Many wonder why the Queen of England exists. The answer comes mainly from tradition and the fact that it acts as... medium of paper... the verni of all countries have undergone many revisions and are still being formed today. Governments are also still adapting to social and ideological changes around the world. Every government, regardless of their theories, is trying to progress and move the country in the right direction. Works Cited Pincus, Steven CA. The English Glorious Revolution, 1688-1689: a short history with documents. New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2006. 8.Pincus, Steven CA. The English Glorious Revolution, 1688-1689: a short history with documents. New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2006. 9.Pincus, Steven CA. The English Glorious Revolution, 1688-1689: a short history with documents. New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2006. 11.Pincus, Steven CA. The English Glorious Revolution, 1688-1689: a short history with documents. New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2006. 15.