君は君主制についてどう思う？

Discussion Questions

1.君は君主制についてどう思う？
What do you think of the concept of monarchy?
2.なんでいくつかの国はまだ君主制を続けてると思う？
Why do you think some countries still hold onto their monarchy?
3.もし君がドイツの王様だったら、何をする？
What would you do if you were the king of Germany?
4.君主の日常ってどんな感じなんだろう？
What does a normal daily routine of a monarch probably look like?
5.君主制が税金で運営されることについてどう思う？
What do you think about monarchies being financed by tax money?
6.君主制と独裁制の違いや似てるところは何？
What similarities/differences are there between a monarchy and a dictatorship?
7.良い王様・王女はいた（い）った？誰で、なんで？
Was or is there a good king/queen? If so, who and why?
8.君主制は今の社会でどんな役割を持ってると思う？
What role does monarchy play in society today?
9.君主制は未来に重要な役割を持つと思う？それとも消える？
Do you think monarchies will play an important role in the future or will they disappear?
10.君主制の長所と短所は何だと思う？
What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of a monarchy?

君主 (きむしゅ) - the monarch

君主制 (きむしゅせい) - the monarchy

支配 (しはい) - the rule/sovereignty

人々 (ひとびと) - the people

伝統 (でんとう) - the tradition

王座 (おうざ) - the throne

憲法 (けんぽう) - the constitution

権力 (けんりょく) - the power

責任 (せきにん) - the responsibility

国家元首 (こっかげんしゅ) - the head of state

君主制には良い面と悪い面があると思う。

The monarchy has both its advantages and disadvantages.

君主制は伝統や安定を提供できるよね。

Monarchies can offer long traditions and stability.

君主制が時代と共にどう変わってきたのかを見るのは面白い。

It is interesting to see how monarchies have changed over time.

今の社会における君主制の役割はよく議論されるね。

The role of the monarchy in today’s society is often critically discussed.

現代の世界で君主制はまだ重要なのかな？

I wonder if monarchies are still relevant in the modern world.