Types of Government

Front

A leader who holds power by the use of force

Back

tyrant

Front

The ruler, the laws, and the people who make them.

Back

government

Front

Rule by the wealthy

Back

aristocracy

Front

Rules of conduct for a group of people

Back

laws

Front

Rule by a few people

Back

oligarchy

Front

Rule by family

Back

dynasty

Front

Rule by a religious leader

Back

theocracy

Front

Ruler with absolute power

Back

dictator

Front

Ruled by a king or a queen

Back

monarchy

Front

Rule by the people

Back

democracy