3) When someone in government has a powerful position, like a king, but no real power, what are they called?

a figurehead, an example is the emperor of Japan who has ruled as a powerful figurehead for a while but has no say.

In politics, a figurehead is a person who de jure (in name or by law) appears to hold an important and often supremely powerful title or office, yet de facto (in reality) exercises little to no actual power.

Explanation:

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