Limited monarchies refer to a form of government in which the monarch's powers are constitutionally limited, and the ultimate power rests within a parliament or legislature. This type of government is often associated with the United Kingdom and other European countries. There are several synonyms for limited monarchies, including constitutional monarchy, parliamentary monarchy, and restrained monarchy. These terms all refer to the same form of government, where the monarch serves as a ceremonial and symbolic leader, while the real power is held by elected officials. Regardless of the wording used, limited monarchies provide a system of checks and balances that prevents too much power from being concentrated in the hands of a single individual.