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A governmental system in which unlimited power is in the hands of one person is referred to as __________.


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An oligarchy
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An autocracy
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An absolute democracy
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The rule of law
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Solution

The correct option is B An autocracy

An autocracy is a system of government in which supreme power is concentrated in the hands of one person, whose decisions can never be subjected to legal restraints. Absolute monarchy is the best example of autocracy. Absolute monarchy is an autocracy in which monarch exercises supreme power. Example is king of Saudi Arabia.


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