Question

read the descriptions of some types of authoritarian governments. then answer the question below.
an absolute monarchy is ruled by a monarch, such as a king or queen, who has complete control over all aspects of the government. the monarch inherits power from a family member.
a dictatorship is ruled by a dictator, an individual who has absolute power. the dictator usually gains power by force and requires strict obedience.
an oligarchy is ruled by a small group of powerful people. oligarchs often gain their power through their wealth or social position.
a theocracy is a government based on religious beliefs. religious leaders play a significant role, either directly or indirectly, in running the government.
imagine a country whose government is described below:
a sultan rules the nation. he makes all the laws, runs the military, and serves as the highest judge. when he dies, his oldest son will become the next sultan.
what sort of government does this describe?
an oligarchy an absolute monarchy a theocracy

Explanation:

The description mentions a sultan (a type of monarch) who has complete control (makes laws, runs military, is highest judge) and the power is inherited (son becomes next sultan). This matches the definition of an absolute monarchy where a monarch has full control and inherits power. An oligarchy is ruled by a small group, which is not the case here. A theocracy is based on religious beliefs, and there's no mention of religion in the given country's description.

Answer:

an absolute monarchy