In a monarchy, state power is held by a single family that inherits rule from one generation to the next. In a monarchy, an individual from the royal family holds the position of power until they die. Today, the majority of monarchy governments have transitioned to constitutional monarchies, where the monarch is head of state but only performs ceremonial roles and does not have state power. Only a few countries still have systems where the monarch retains control; these include Brunei, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Swaziland while Dictatorships are types of governments in which one person holds unlimited powers over the state and its citizens. Events of the 20th century helped solidify the characteristics of dictatorships and their regimes.
In a democracy, the government is elected by the people.It is distinct from governments controlled by a particular social class or group A democracy is determined either directly or through elected representatives.
