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