Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.

The lack of government control or rule of law

Anarchy

The most appropriate word for the given group of words is anarchy.

• Monarchy is a form of government in which a king or queen is the head of state.
• Autocracy is a form of government in which one person has absolute power.
• Dictatorship is a form of government in which a dictator has absolute power.
• Anarchy is a state of society without government or law.