A government is a ruling authority for a community that has the power to make and carry out laws and decisions for those living in a community.

People can elect representatives to vote on laws for them. Representatives may be replaced by an election by the people

Rulers are born into it. Their parents were rulers. Mainly a figurehead. Other people run the government. The United Kingdom is a good example of this.

North Korea's government has absolute control over the lives of their citizens. People jailed for voicing negative opinions. Their leader took over by force.

A form of government where there is no seperation between religion and the government. Legal system based on religious laws.

Ruler gains their power through heredity - parents were rulers too. And they have total power over the country. Rules don't apply to them.

Society is often chaotice ina place that is ruled by no one.

The purpose of government include: Keeping order, provide security, guide the community and provide services.

The government of Ancient Rome after 549 AD is an example of

The government of Ancient Egypt and Ancient China are examples of

The government of Ancient Greece introduced the world to which type of government?