Which form of government features a monarch who rules as a single authority, either absolute or constitutional?

Which form of government features a monarch who rules as a single authority, either absolute or constitutional?

• A. Democracy
• B. Republic
• C. Monarchy
• D. Theocracy

Answer: (C)

Monarchy is a form of government where a single monarch serves as the head of state. In an absolute monarchy, that monarch holds broad, unchecked political power. In a constitutional monarchy, the monarch’s powers are limited by a constitution or laws, and everyday governance is carried out by elected representatives or a prime minister while the monarch remains largely ceremonial. This distinguishes monarchy from democracy, which is rule by the people through elections, republic, which has no monarch and emphasizes elected officials and the rule of law, and theocracy, which is rule by religious leaders or according to religious law.

Monarchy is a form of government where a single monarch serves as the head of state. In an absolute monarchy, that monarch holds broad, unchecked political power. In a constitutional monarchy, the monarch’s powers are limited by a constitution or laws, and everyday governance is carried out by elected representatives or a prime minister while the monarch remains largely ceremonial. This distinguishes monarchy from democracy, which is rule by the people through elections, republic, which has no monarch and emphasizes elected officials and the rule of law, and theocracy, which is rule by religious leaders or according to religious law.