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