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