Government ruled by a few strong rulers is called an oligarchy. If it is a single ruler it is a monarchy or a dictatorship.
the hands of one or a few rulers.
Rulers can come into power through various means, such as inheritance, election, appointment, or seizing power through a coup or revolution. The specific method of becoming a ruler can vary depending on the form of government in place and the historical or political context.
rulers dic
an autocracy.
monarchy
Oligarchy is a form of government where power is held by a small group of people, while monarchy is a form of government where power is held by a single ruler, usually a king or queen.
Autocracy
Totalitarianism
sovereignty
parliamentary
A dictatorship.