citizens often have no rights

can exist with other forms of government

led by a king or a queen

nobody in charge

those in charge are military members who took over by force

leader often shares power with other parts of the government

democracy where citizens elect others to serve in their government.

citizens vote to elect their leaders

a small group rules the country

people do not answer to any leader or government

(independent)

god and religious laws are the government's authority

the group with all the power can be based on race or social class

democracy where citizens participate in the lawmaking themselves

are you....