Autocracy
Oligarchy
Absolute Monarchy
Literally "rule by the people". Demonstrated through Voting
Constitutional Monarchy
Led by religious leaders, based on religious leaders
Led by a small group of leaders. Typically not elected
Theocracy
Representative Democracy
People vote on every law and rule themselves, not through someone else
Citizens vote on people that they send to the government to stand up for their ideals. The United States is an example of this
Type of government for which the King or Queen have total control and power
Democracy
Direct Democracy
Led by one leader. Controlled by one leader. Such as a dictatorship
Led by a king or a queen, but their power is limited by a document and often other ruling bodies