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