Literally "rule by the people". Demonstrated through Voting
Type of government for which the King or Queen have total control and power
Theocracy
Constitutional Monarchy
Absolute Monarchy
Democracy
Direct Democracy
Led by religious leaders, based on religious leaders
Representative Democracy
Led by a king or a queen, but their power is limited by a document and often other ruling bodies
People vote on every law and rule themselves, not through someone else
Led by one leader. Controlled by one leader. Such as a dictatorship
Citizens vote on people that they send to the government to stand up for their ideals. The United States is an example of this
Oligarchy
Autocracy
Led by a small group of leaders. Typically not elected