The system of government in Bhutan is unique in South Asia, reflecting the country’s cultural traditions, historical background, and the vision of its monarchy for a modern democratic framework. Bhutan was historically ruled by a theocratic system established in the seventeenth century under Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, where spiritual and temporal powers were combined. Over time, the monarchy was established in 1907, marking the beginning of the Wangchuck dynasty, which continues to play a significant role in Bhutan’s political and social development. For much of the twentieth century, Bhutan was ruled as an absolute monarchy. However, a gradual process of political modernization and democratization began under the Fourth King, Jigme Singye Wangchuck, who initiated reforms that led to the transformation of Bhutan into a constitutional monarchy in 2008. The Constitution of Bhutan, adopted in 2008, created a parliamentary democracy under the constitutional monarchy. The King, known as the Druk Gyalpo, remains the head of state, symbolizing national unity, tradition, and continuity. The monarchy retains a respected and