System of government in which power the legislative (lawmaking) branch has power.

System of government in which the leader of the country is part of the legislature and is called the prime minister.

System of government where almost all power is located in one place- the national (central) government.

System of government where power is shared between a national/ central government and states.

Form of government where a single person has unlimited power

Form of government in which the government controls the entire economy, and no private ownership is allowed.

Form of government in which the ruling power is directly in the hands of the citizens. Citizens vote on all laws. Only works in small populations.

Form of government in which a small group (often of wealthy people) has complete authority

Form of government in which the people elect leaders to make laws for them

Form of government in which the government controls some industries but private ownership is also allowed. Leaders may be elected by the people

Form of government headed by a king or queen who inherits the position, rules for life, and holds complete power

Form of government in which a king or queen is the official head of state , but power is limited and shared with a legislative body like parliament.