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