Memory Types of GovernmentsVersión en línea High school - types of governments por Denise Vosika Constitutional Monarchy 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 Absolute Monarchy Representative Democracy Literally "rule by the people". Demonstrated through Voting Type of government for which the King or Queen have total control and power Autocracy Direct Democracy 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 Led by one leader. Controlled by one leader. Such as a dictatorship Democracy Led by a small group of leaders. Typically not elected Theocracy Led by religious leaders, based on religious leaders
