Choose the most suitable one-word substitution for the following.
A government ruled by a king or queen.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
A government ruled by a king or queen is known as a monarchy.
Autocracy: A system of government by one person with absolute power.
Democracy: A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
Dictatorship: A form of government in which one person or a small group possesses absolute power without effective constitutional limitations.