Question

The former colonists created a representative democracy because they did not want the government's power to come from one person. what type of government is ruled by a monarch?

a. oligarchy
b. direct autocracy
c. representative

Answer 1

A monarchy is a form of government ruled by a single monarch, often a hereditary figure like a king or queen. In contrast, the United States, after its independence, chose republicanism and representative democracy to avoid the concentration of power in one person or group.

Step-by-step explanation:

Types of Government

Following the American Revolution, the former colonists established a form of government based on republicanism. A monarchy is a system of government where a monarch, typically in the form of a king or queen, holds significant power. Often, this power is hereditary. In contrast, the representative democracy created by the former colonists divides power and prevents its concentration in the hands of a single person. Many monarchies have evolved. For instance, many constitutional monarchies began as absolute monarchies but later included elected legislatures that share law-making power.

A direct autocracy is another term for a form of government in which one person has unchecked power, but it's not synonymous with monarchy as autocrats need not be hereditary rulers. An oligarchy is a type of government where a small group of elite individuals wield control, often for their interests.

In terms of characteristics not aligned with a democracy, a king or queen holding the majority of governmental control is contrary to democratic principles where citizens typically vote to elect officials and have their rights protected under a constitution.