Question

While an oligarchy is a society ruled by a small class of politically, economically, or socially empowered people, by contrast a monarchy involves

Answer 1

The correct answer is a single ruler

Monarchy is a form of government, being the oldest in force today. In a monarchy, the king / queen or emperor / empress occupies the position of monarch and is usually head of state and may also be head of government. This variation will basically depend on the type of monarchy.

Answer 2

The correct answer is D) a single ruler.

The other options of the question were A) a tricameral legislature B) rule by all people C) tyranny of the majority over other views

While an oligarchy is a society ruled by a small class of politically, economically, or socially empowered people, by contrast, a monarchy involves a single ruler.

In a monarchy, the king is the absolute ruler of the kingdom. The best examples were the kings of Europe during the dark age of the Middle Ages. There were powerful kings that exerted total power and control over their reigns. During most of these years, people lived under the oppression of the king. Just noble people or landlords were welcomed in the king's court.