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In an autocracy the power to govern is held by one person. The power is inherited or gained by force. Types of autocracy: dictatoship (Hitler, Stalin); absolute monarchy (Louis XIV or Louis XVI; constitutional monarchy(Japan, Britain).
In an oligarchy a small group of people holds the power (eg. China). This group suppresses all political opposition and holds elections but offers just one candidate.
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What is the difference between an autocracy and a democracy?
A democracy is ruled by the people; an autocracy is ruled entirely by a smaller group of people.
What is the difference between an autocracy and an oligarchy?
An autocracy is a government in which a single person holds unlimited political power. An oligarchy is a government in which the power to rule is held by a small, usually self-appointed elite.
What is the difference between the middle ages and the Zhou dynasty?
The middle ages refers to a period in European history, whereas the Zhou dynasty was a autocracy in China
What is a synonym for autocracy?
Autocracy can also be called despotism.
What is an example of oligrachy?
There is no oligarchy in the modern world. This is the sentence that uses the word oligarchy.
Absolute monarchy is most similar to which other system of government?
Absolute monarchy is most similar to which other system of government
Who rules autocracy?
An autocrat with unlimited power rules an autocracy.
How do you use the word autocracy in a sentence?
Autocracy is a form of government with a single leader. For Example: Country A is an autocracy Country B isn't an autocracy Or when comparing something to an autocracy, you use autocratic (similar or pertaining to an autocracy) For Example: Mum why do you have to be so autocratic when you run then house? What do you think of the current government? Pretty autocratic!
What is a sentence for autocracy?
The country has been under an autocracy since 1874.
In which type of dictatorship is power held by a single leader who is the man's become law for the entire country?
An oligarchy
What is the difference between oligarchy and autocracy?
An autocracy is a form of government in which a single person holds unlimited political power, but an oligarchy is a form of government in which the power to rule is held by a small, usually self appointed elite.
Who had power in autocracy government?
In an autocracy, power is held by a single, self-appointed ruler.
