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