Autocracies

Definition

Autocracies are political systems where power is concentrated in the hands of a single ruler or a small group of individuals. These rulers have absolute authority and often suppress dissent and opposition.

Related terms

Authoritarianism: A form of autocracy where leaders exercise strong control over society, limiting individual freedoms and suppressing political opposition.

Dictatorship: Another type of autocracy characterized by a single leader who holds absolute power and often maintains control through force or coercion.

Monarchy: A system of government where power is inherited within a ruling family, with one person (the monarch) serving as the head of state.