Question

this type of government is a rule by one, usually a king or queen and is passed through generations dictatorship oligarchy republic monarchy

Explanation:

A dictatorship is rule by one (a dictator) but not typically passed through generations as a monarchy is. Oligarchy is rule by a few. A republic is rule by the people (via representatives) or has an elected head. Monarchy is rule by a single person (king/queen) with power often passed through family generations. The description matches monarchy.

Answer:

D. Monarchy