An Aristocracy
Aristocracy
Aristocracy
A country ruled by an assembly of citizens rather than a king is often referred to as a republic or a democracy. In these systems, power is vested in elected representatives or directly in the hands of the people, allowing for collective decision-making. This contrasts with monarchies, where a single ruler holds power. Examples of such countries include the United States and France.
depending on how the citizens come into power, it could be a communism, or a democracy, a communism if the leading party is determined by a select few individuals. otherwise, a democracy
The assembly of citizens ruled, making decisions. The council carried out the assembly's decisions. The courts of citizen juries ruled on legal matters - no judges or lawyers.
South Africa
South Africa was once a racial oligarchy ruled by the white citizens and is now governed by a parliamentary system.
South Africa
In a country with an absolute monarchy, the monarch makes all of the decisions. Therefore, citizens in a country ruled by absolute monarchy has no decision making power.
It is South Africa. :-)
Because, as with any country ruled by a monarch, its citizens are 'subject' to the laws of the ruling king or queen.
South Africa was once a racial oligarchy ruled by the white citizens and is now governed by a parliamentary system.