What is the term for a government where power is held by a single person and usually inherited through a family line?
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Monarchy
In a monarchy, the head of state is a king or queen. While some monarchs have absolute power, most modern monarchies are 'constitutional,' meaning the monarch's role is largely ceremonial.
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- What form of government is characterized by a single person holding power that is typically passed down through a family line?