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