Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A system of government by one person with absolute power
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Autocracy.
Correct Word: Autocracy
Meaning: A system of government in which one person has absolute power and authority over all others.
Example: The country was ruled by an autocracy, with no input from citizens or elected officials.
Meaning of the other options:
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Anarchy: A state of disorder due to absence or non-recognition of authority or government.
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Bureaucracy: A system of government in which most of the important decisions are taken by state officials rather than by elected representatives.
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Democracy: A system of government by the whole population, typically through elected representatives.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.