WAEC - Government (2000 - No. 20)

In a monarchy, political power is acquired through hereditary means, where leadership is passed down within a family, from parent to child. Monarchies have rulers such as kings, queens or emperors who hold power based on family lineage. In some monarchies, this system is absolute (absolute monarchy), while in others, it may be ceremonial with the real power residing in elected officials (constitutional monarchy).