Question

c a line of rulers from the same family
d a line of rulers from the same civilization

1. choose the correct definition of monarch.

a the ruler in a government in which authority over the people is retained through a small group
b the ruler in a government in which authority over the people is retained through citizens
c the ruler in a government in which authority over the people is retained through religious leaders
d the ruler in a government in which authority over the people is retained through a ruling family

Explanation:

A monarch is the head of a monarchy, a system where power is held and passed through a ruling family (hereditary rule). Option A describes an oligarchy, B describes a democracy, C describes a theocracy, while D matches the definition of a monarch's governing system.

Answer:

D. the ruler in a government in which authority over the people is retained through a ruling family