A system ruled by a king or queen is known as what form of government?

A system ruled by a king or queen is known as what form of government?

• A. Dictatorship
• B. Monarchy
• C. Oligarchy
• D. Republic

Answer: (B)

Rule by a king or queen is called a monarchy. In a monarchy the monarch is the head of state, and the level of real political power can vary: in some monarchies the monarch has little real power (a constitutional monarchy with elected governments), while in others the monarch may hold more authority (an absolute monarchy). This is different from a dictatorship, where power is held by one person often by force; an oligarchy, where a small group rules; and a republic, where there is no monarch and leaders are elected.

Rule by a king or queen is called a monarchy. In a monarchy the monarch is the head of state, and the level of real political power can vary: in some monarchies the monarch has little real power (a constitutional monarchy with elected governments), while in others the monarch may hold more authority (an absolute monarchy). This is different from a dictatorship, where power is held by one person often by force; an oligarchy, where a small group rules; and a republic, where there is no monarch and leaders are elected.