Foundations of Government

In this form of government, citizens participate directly in government according to the laws made by the people.

Everyday citizens are responsible for all aspects of government in a ...

This government comes in many different forms, but all have God or a divine being as the ultimate authority.

A King or Queen has all of the government's power.

This form of government is characterised by having one strong and oppressive leader who rules through fear.

In this form form of government, there is no form, no one is recognized as the authority.

This is the form of government that exists in the United States...

In this form of government, the people elect officials to represent them in government.

In this form of government, a small group has power. Often rules through fear or oppression.

This form of government usually has a symbolic King or Queen, but real power is given to the legislative and executive branches through a constitution.