Memory Game Types of GovernmentsOnline version High school - types of governments by Denise Vosika Absolute Monarchy People vote on every law and rule themselves, not through someone else Led by a small group of leaders. Typically not elected Theocracy Direct Democracy Oligarchy Constitutional Monarchy Led by one leader. Controlled by one leader. Such as a dictatorship Literally "rule by the people". Demonstrated through Voting Type of government for which the King or Queen have total control and power 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 Autocracy Representative Democracy 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