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