Forms of Governments

Local governments such as state or county systems may have some power, but they are under the control of the central government.

A democratic form of government in which the people vote for those who represent the political party they feel best represent their views of how the government should operate.

A government in which the ruler has absolute power to do whatever he/she wishes and make and enforce whatever laws he/she chooses.

A state in which the supreme power rests in the body of citizens that are entitled to vote.

A political system in which the people play a much greater role in deciding who the rulers are and what decisions are made.

A system in which a political party or other small elite group takes over the government and makes all the major decisions; government by the few.

A political system in which the power is shared between the national and local governments, including executive, legislative, and judicial branches.

A government in which GOD is seen as the true leader and the religious leaders serve as the political leaders.

A system in which the local governments hold all the power and the central government depends on the local government for its existence. Example: OPEC

A democratic form of government that is sometimes called a congressional form of government; in this type of government, the people vote directly for the leader, president. Example: USA