Question

Liman is a contemporary state with Henry Liama, the king, ruling as the head of the state. The rule of succession in Liman is determined by the fact that Liama is the heir to the first family that ruled Liman many centuries ago
asked Nov 20, 2015 in Political Science by Liongrl
Though a selectorate exists in Liman, it has no power in determining the political succession and cannot hold Liama answerable to the citizens. The regime in Liman is an example of a(n) ________.
A. single-party regime
B. oligarchy
C. absolute monarchy
D. military regime
E. theocracy

Answer 1

Answer: ABSOLUTE MONARCHY

Absolute monarchy can be defined as a government in which the supreme authority over all things is embodied within a single family, usually passed on as an inheritance, and the ruler has unlimited power.

This illustrated question is a perfect example of an absolute monarchy.

** The rule of succession in Liman is determined by the fact that Liama is the heir to the first family that ruled Liman many centuries ago - supreme authority over all things is embodied within a single family.

** a selectorate exists in Liman, it has no power in determining the political succession and cannot hold Liama answerable to the citizens - and the ruler has unlimited power

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer is:

C. absolute monarchy

Explanation:

Absolute monarchy is the way of government for a society that has one individual normally called king or queen, who holds all the power and is encouraged of the most important decisions for his population, representing the absolute authority. This kind of mandate is hereditary to the next generations who precedes the main form of power.