Ceremonial Capacity?

Question

I have a project to do and some of the information that i looked up said that an emporer would be able to stay in "ceremonial capacity" only. what is that? i really need to know!!!!

Answer 1

Ceremonial duties means that the monarch is there to cut ribbons and make speeches at the opening of new hospitals. They don't play any part in governing the country or play any diplomatic role. I think the Japanese monarchy is like this. The British monarchy isn't.

I can't fill in the source box, because I'm saying this off the top of my head. It's your job to verify if this is correct, not mine, as it is you who has to write your essay, not me. This will give you some idea of what to look for, where to look is up to you.

Answer 2

Basically, the term "Ceremonial Capacity" means that the monarch has no real power, and they are only there as a "symbolic figure", which stands for tradition and unity. A monarch in this situation can only attend ceremonial events such as honoring heroes, handing awards and making public speeches etc. Countries that are working in this kind of system is called a Parliamentary monarchy, which is a state headed by a who is not actively involved in policy formation or implementation (i.e., the exercise of sovereign powers by a monarch in a ceremonial capacity); true governmental leadership is carried out by a cabinet and its head - a prime minister, premier, or chancellor - who are drawn from a legislature (parliament).

Answer 3

I think you may have gotten something wrong here.  It would help if you gave a link to the site you're quoting.  

I would think in a ceremonial capacity only, it would mean reign and not rule as an absolute monarch, that is, a figurehead only.