The type of government in which an individual wields absolute power is called

An autocracy is a type of government where an individual, often referred to as an autocrat or dictator, wields absolute power. This means that the autocrat has complete control over all aspects of the government and often makes decisions without any form of checks and balances. The autocrat has the power to impose laws, rules and regulations, and is not accountable to the people. Examples of autocracies in history include Nazi Germany under Adolf Hitler, the Soviet Union under Joseph Stalin, and North Korea under the Kim dynasty.