Which of the following terms refers to the absence of government?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Anarchy is a term that refers to the absence of a governing body or state authority. The other options describe different forms of government:
Democracy is a system where citizens exercise power by voting.
Monarchy is a system where a single person, the monarch, is the head of state.
Oligarchy is a power structure in which a small group of people hold all the power.