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In accordance with the 1962 constitution, Monaco is governed by the ruling prince, who is assisted by a minister of state (traditionally French), a cabinet (the Council of the Crown), and the National Council, which is elected by universal suffrage every five years. The prince may initiate legislation, but all laws must be approved by the National Council. Monaco has a police force and a Royal Guard that has some 65 members. By a treaty of 1918, the succession to the throne must be approved by the French government. Should the throne become vacant for any reason, Monaco would become an autonomous state under French protection.
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