Who is the head of state of Belgium under its constitution?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The king, a hereditary constitutional monarch
- Step 1: The Belgian monarchy is closer to the principle "the King does not rule", but the Belgian kings were not only "at the head of the dignified part of the Constitution". Answer: The king, a hereditary constitutional monarch. Why not the others: None of these fit: The prime minister, who leads the federal government; The president of the European Council, who leads the summits; The president of the Chamber, who leads the parliament.
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