A government where one person (or couple or family) is in charge and power is passed from one family member to another upon the ruler's death

A government where citizens vote directly for their interest in all major matters, and majority rules.

A government where citizens elect leaders who will vote on their behalf

rule by only a select group of people; usually corrupt (dishonest, out for personal gain)

A monarchy in which the ruler's power is restricted by rights that are guaranteed to the people

A monarchy in which the ruler has total authority to make all decisions

a system of government in which government is based on a set of religious beliefs