Potassium requirements can be affected by climate and physical activity, the use of diuretics, and the intake of other electrolytes, notably sodium. Potassium blunts the effect of sodium chloride on blood pressure, mitigating salt sensitivity and lowering urinary calcium excretion (Whelton et al 1997).
A monarchy is an example ofan autocracy. 1  government in which one person has absolute power; dictatorship; despotism. 2  pl. -Â·cies a country with this kind of government.  unlimited power or authority of one person over others.
Aristocracy: A form of government in which the supreme power is vested in the principal persons of a state, or in a privileged order; an oligarchy. Autocracy: Government by a single person having unlimited power; despotism (domination through threat of punishment and violence).eritocracy: A group of leaders or officeholders selected on the basis of individual ability or achievement. Monarchy: a government in which power is vested in a king, queen, emperor or empress who can pass power on to his heirs.