There are only two elective monarchies in the world which are Malaysia and Vatican City. In simple words, what signifies an elective monarchy?

daBomb619

A monarchy ruled by somebody who is elected. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elective_monarchy Jul 13 10, 2:49 PM

Baloo55th

There used to be others - Poland was a notable or notorious example. Malaysia is an unusual case, in that the Yang di-Pertuan Agong is elected for a set term. In some ways, the USA could be said to have an elective monarchy - the President has, in fact, more power than most 'monarchs'. On occasions, an elective monarchy has been effectively a hereditary one too, for example the Holy Roman Empire under the Habsburgs. See relevant Wikipedia articles for more details starting with http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holy_Roman_Empire Jul 13 10, 4:23 PM

Zbeckabee

daBomb's link also states: The Kingdom of Cambodia, in which kings are chosen for a life term by The Royal Council of the Throne from candidates of royal blood. Jul 13 10, 5:00 PM