Citizens often have no rights.

Can exist with other forms of government.

Led by a king or queen.

Nobody is in charge.

Those in charge are military members who took over by force.

Leader often shares power with other parts of government.

Democracy where citizens elect others to serve in government.

Citizens vote to elect their leaders.

A small group rules the country.

People do not answer to any leader or government.

God and religious law are the government authority.

The group with power can be based on race or social class.

Democracy where citizens participate in lawmaking themselves.