The formal rule of the proportionally more numerous than in other European countries nobility constituted a sophisticated early democratic system, in contrast to the absolute monarchies prevalent at that time in the rest of Europe.
Proportsionaalselt palju arvukama, kui mujal Euroopa riikides, aadli ametlik valitsemine kujutas endast keerulist varajase demokraatia süsteemi, erinevalt sel ajal ülejäänud Euroopas valdavatest absoluutsetest monarhiatest.