👉 Aristocracy is a form of government in which power is concentrated among a small number of people, often the ruling class or nobility. In this system, individuals are considered to be "rulers" and have supreme authority over their subjects. The ruler is chosen by the majority of citizens and has absolute control over their actions. In contrast, a republic is a government where power is divided among several branches of government, with representatives from various social classes representing different interests. In a republic, individuals