The word that means the same as the group of words "government by a king or a queen" is monarchy.
- Monarchy is a form of government in which a single person, the monarch, is head of state. The monarch is typically hereditary, meaning that they inherit the position from their predecessor.
- Oligarchy is a form of government in which a small group of people holds power.
- Aristocracy is a form of government in which the power rests with a small group of people who are considered to be of high social status.
- Plutocracy is a form of government in which the power rests with the wealthy.
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