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