The correct answer is option 3: "Absolute rule by one." Autocracy is a form of government in which one person holds complete and unlimited power. In an autocratic system, the ruler has the authority to make all decisions without any input or checks from other individuals or institutions. This means that they have the power to govern and dictate policies without any limitations. This form of government is often characterized by a lack of political freedom, as power is concentrated in the hands of a single individual. Unlike in option 1 (rule by few), option 2 (rule by king), or option 4 (rule by representatives of the people), autocracy centralizes power in one person rather than distributing it among a group, monarch, or elected representatives.