A country that does not have a monarch is,according to one simple definition,which of the following?

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A republic is a form of government in which the power is held by the people or their chosen representatives, rather than a monarch or king. Therefore, a country that does not have a monarch is most likely to be a republic. Although democracies also do not have monarchs, not all republics are necessarily democracies, making choice B incorrect. Theocracy and oligarchy both involve a form of centralized and often authoritarian power, and are not directly related to the absence of a monarch.

A Country That Does Not Have a Monarch Is,according to One