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   I know we are a Constitutional Monarchy, but I was looking at the definition   
   of a Republic, & we pretty much fill it:   
      
   We have a Constitution that is our highest law.   
      
   We elect representatives.   
      
   We have a bi-0cameral legislature, where the upper(Senate) polishes proposed    
   laws & sends them back to the lower(House of Commons) if they need to be   
   better worded.   
      
   Our head of state has final say on a bill before it officially becomes law.   
      
   Close enough, I'd say -- could we say we are a de facto republic, an   
   hereditary head of state notwithstanding?   
      
   --- BBBS/Li6 v4.10 Toy-6   
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