Monarchy is a type of political organization where power is concentrated in one individual, the monarch. The position is usually inherited through family lineage, forming a hereditary system of governance. The monarch wields significant authority over government decisions and policies, often supported by a council of advisers. In a monarchy, the ruler's role can vary from being ceremonial to holding substantial political power, depending on the specific form of the monarchy. Monarchies may exist as absolute, constitutional, or elective systems, with each type determining the extent of the ruler's powers and the level of involvement of the monarchy in the governance of the state.