Explanation

• Autocracy is a form of government in which a single person holds absolute power and control over the government and the people. This person, often a monarch or a dictator, makes decisions without being held accountable to the people or other branches of government.
• Monarchy is a form of government in which a single person (a monarch) holds the highest power, but often with constitutional limits and checks on their authority.
• Oligarchy is a form of government in which power is held by a small group of people, often based on wealth, family, or social status.
• Democracy is a form of government in which power is held by the people, either directly or through elected representatives.