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