Technically, the city of Ankh-Morpork is a Tyranny, which is not always the same thing as a monarchy, and in fact even the post of Tyrant has been somewhat redefined by the incumbent, Lord Vetinari, as the only form of democracy that works. Everyone is entitled to vote, unless disqualified by reason of age or not being Lord Vetinari.
Terry PratchettIt was lonely on the hill, and cold. And all you could do was keep going. You could scream, cry, and stamp your feet, but apart from making you feel warmer, it wouldnโt do any good. You could say it was unfair, and that was true, but the universe didnโt care because it didnโt know what โfairโ meant. That was the big problem about being a witch. It was up to you. It was always up to you.
Terry PratchettIt must be powerful language if you canna make oout what the heel itโs goinโ on aboot!
Terry Pratchett