Here are the terms used to describe the two political entities you mentioned: A) A country ruled by a king: Monarchy A Monarchy is a form of government where supreme authority is vested in a single individual, typically a monarch (king or queen), who serves as the head of state.
- Absolute Monarchy: The monarch holds total political power and is not restricted by laws or a constitution (e.g., Saudi Arabia).
- Constitutional Monarchy: The monarch serves as a ceremonial figurehead with powers limited by a constitution, while elected officials handle the governing (e.g., the United Kingdom or Spain).
- Succession: Power is usually passed down through a hereditary line within a specific family or "house."
B) A country with its people who live together under one government: State or Nation-State In political science, this is most accurately defined as a State, though it is often referred to as a Nation-State when the population shares a common culture or identity.
- The State: A political entity that possesses a defined territory, a permanent population, and a centralized government that holds sovereignty over that area.
- Sovereignty: This is the defining characteristic, meaning the government has the exclusive right to make and enforce laws within its borders without interference from outside authorities.
- Social Contract: This concept describes the implicit agreement among the people to live together under a common set of rules and a shared government in exchange for protection and social order.
Would you like me to provide a list of historical examples for each of these government types?
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