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