Portuguese Constitutional Monarchy

The Portuguese Constitutional Monarchy was the system of government in Portugal from 1822 to 1910, where the country was a monarchy with a king as the head of state, but political power was limited by a constitution and parliamentary institutions. This meant the king had to follow laws made by elected representatives, ensuring a balance between royal authority and popular governance. The monarchy was characterized by a constitutional framework that evolved over time, leading to increased democratic influence until the monarchy was abolished and Portugal became a republic in 1910.