Monarchy

Monarchy means rule by one. Monarchy is a system of government in which power is centered on a single individual, the monarch. It is argued that this system allows for quick government action. A monarch can hold a number of titles depending on situation.

Titles
Monarch - Generic term, usually refering to a sole ruler who has gained power by inheritence.

King/Queen - Sole ruler who has inherited power over a single ethnic group.

Emperor/Empress - Sole ruler who has inherited power over multiple ethnic groups.

God King - Sole ruler in a monocratic theocracy.

Autocrat - Modern alternative title.

Dictator - One who dictates, often a monarch who has gained power though apointment (such as election), or by seizing it from legitamet authority.

Tyrant - Negative monarch who uses power for self benefit.

President for Life - Depending on degree of power, and length of term, an elected dictator may hold this title.

Forms
Absolute Monarchy - Monarch has unlimited power.

Limited Monarchy - Monarch's power is limited by law.

Electoral Dictatorship - The people consent to the rule of one by voting the individual into office.