Multiple choice

Directions: Choose one word that substitutes the given phrase.

Absence of government

  1. Monopoly

  2. Anarchy

  3. Aristocracy

  4. Amnesty
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Explanation

Anarchy literally means 'absence of government' or 'without rulers' (from Greek 'an' = without, 'arkhos' = ruler). Monopoly is exclusive control of a commodity, Aristocracy is rule by the elite, and Amnesty is a pardon - none of these mean absence of government.

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