Government powers are limited

Ancient Athens, United States, Australia

Constitutional type: powers are limited

Absolute type: powers are unlimited

Form of government in which citizens hold political power

Citizens elect representatives to make government decisions

Form of government usually ruled by a king or a queen

Cuba, North Korea, Libya

Great Britain, Saudi Arabia, Bhutan

Government controls all aspects of life

Citizens come together to pass laws and select leaders

Power is held by a single person or small group

Government powers are unlimited

Communism is an example