Which is a defining characteristic of both absolute monarchies and dictatorships?

Both absolute monarchies and dictatorships contain an individual (and sometimes his/her family) with limitless power that goes unchecked by any other system or branch of government.

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a system in which products were made rapidly by machines

- "the most famous structure by far at saqqara is djoser's step pyramid. dating from the 3rd dynasty (2667—2448 bc), it was the first all-stone complex ever built on earth."

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