Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.

Government by a king or a queen

Monarchy

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.