Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A government ruled by a single person with absolute power'.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Autocracy.
Correct Word: Autocracy
Meaning: A system of government in which one person possesses absolute power and authority.
Example: In an autocracy, major political decisions are made by a single ruler without public participation.
Meaning of the other options:
Oligarchy: A form of government ruled by a small group of powerful people.
Democracy: A system of government in which power is exercised by the people, usually through elected representatives.
Anarchy: A state of absence of government or lawlessness.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.