Types of Government

A form of government where one person has unlimited power.

Government lead by a king or queen who give power to their children

One leader has complete control over how people live

A form of government in which a small group has total control and power.

The government is elected by the people

People elect leaders who make government decisions for them

People either vote on issues directly

A government that uses religion to make laws and decisions.

No government, people take care of themselves in small groups

Which type of government is this?

A system of government when citizens have no representation and everything aspect of life

is controlled by one leader.

• Dictatorship

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Theocracy