👉 Monarchies are a type of government where a single individual, known as the monarch or king, rules over multiple realms (or kingdoms) in their territory. Monarchs often have significant influence over their respective territories and may have the power to make decisions that affect those areas. In some cases, monarchs might also have direct control over certain regions within their kingdom, such as military command or economic policies. The term "monarchies" is derived from Latin and means "king," which is