Memory Types of GovernmentsVersión en línea High school - types of governments por Denise Vosika Oligarchy Representative Democracy Absolute Monarchy Direct Democracy People vote on every law and rule themselves, not through someone else Theocracy Democracy Type of government for which the King or Queen have total control and power Literally "rule by the people". Demonstrated through Voting Autocracy 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 Led by a king or a queen, but their power is limited by a document and often other ruling bodies Led by a small group of leaders. Typically not elected Constitutional Monarchy Led by religious leaders, based on religious leaders