Which form of government is defined as a system in which a single person rules, and this authority may be limited by a constitution?

• A. Monarchy
• B. Republic
• C. Democracy
• D. Theocracy

Answer: (A)

Monarchy is a system where a single person, typically a king or queen, holds the position of head of state. In modern monarchies, this authority is often limited by a constitution or legal framework, creating a constitutional monarchy where the ruler’s powers are restricted and real political power usually sits in elected representatives or a prime minister. The monarch’s role tends to be largely ceremonial, while the government is chosen by the people or their representatives. The other forms described don’t center on a single ruler with constitutional limits: a republic focuses on elected representatives rather than a monarch; a democracy emphasizes rule by the people themselves; and a theocracy is ruled by religious authorities.