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What is a monarchy?
What is a monarchy?
- A government ruled by a few powerful people
- A lack of government and law
- A group organized by rank
- A government ruled by a king or queen (correct)
What does oligarchy mean?
What does oligarchy mean?
- A lack of government and law
- A woman who is the head of a family or tribe
- A group organized by rank
- A government ruled by a few powerful people (correct)
How is hierarchy defined?
How is hierarchy defined?
- A woman who is the head of a family or tribe
- A lack of government and law
- A government ruled by a king or queen
- A group organized by rank (correct)
What does anarchy mean?
What does anarchy mean?
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Who is a matriarch?
Who is a matriarch?
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What is a patriarch?
What is a patriarch?
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What is the definition of a monarch?
What is the definition of a monarch?
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Study Notes
Government Systems
- Monarchy: A governmental system led by a king or queen, representing a single, often hereditary authority.
- Oligarchy: A form of governance where a small group of influential individuals holds power, exercising control over political decisions.
- Anarchy: Characterized by the absence of government and law, resulting in disorder and chaos in society.
Social Structures
- Hierarchy: A structured system in which individuals or groups are ranked according to authority, status, or power within an organization or society.
- Matriarch: A female leader or head of a family or tribe, often responsible for decision-making and governance within the group.
- Patriarch: A male leader who holds authority as the head of a family or tribe, often wielding significant influence in societal matters.
Individual Roles
- Monarch: Refers specifically to a king or queen, embodying sovereignty and ceremonial leadership in a monarchy structure.
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