1. **State the problem:** Norway has had three times as many rulers as Liechtenstein. The total number of rulers for both countries is 56. We need to find the number of rulers for Norway and Liechtenstein. 2. **Define variables:** Let $x$ be the number of rulers in Liechtenstein. 3. **Express Norway's rulers:** Since Norway has three times as many rulers, Norway's rulers = $3x$. 4. **Write the equation for total rulers:** $$x + 3x = 56$$ 5. **Simplify the equation:** $$4x = 56$$ 6. **Solve for $x$:** $$x = \frac{56}{4}$$ $$x = 14$$ 7. **Find Norway's rulers:** $$3x = 3 \times 14 = 42$$ 8. **Answer:** Liechtenstein has 14 rulers, and Norway has 42 rulers.