Answer:
These are the options for the question:
A. an autocracy.
B. a direct democracy.
C. an oligarchy.
D. a monarchy
And this is the correct answer:
A. an autocracy.
Explanation:
The country where Brad lives is an autocracy because it is led by one authoritarian dictator that has control over all aspects of life: information, military matters, legal matters, etc.
While a monarchy can also be an autocracy, not all monarchies are autocracies. For example, the United Kingdom is a monarchy, but the monarch does not have any real power, the power is vested on the parliament.
In conclusion, Brad lives in an authoritarian dictatorship, or autocracy.
