Memory Game Types of GovernmentsOnline version High school - types of governments by Denise Vosika Democracy Autocracy Direct Democracy 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 Theocracy Led by a small group of leaders. Typically not elected Representative Democracy Oligarchy Led by religious leaders, based on religious leaders Led by one leader. Controlled by one leader. Such as a dictatorship 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 Absolute Monarchy Constitutional Monarchy Literally "rule by the people". Demonstrated through Voting
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