Forms Of Government

A government run by a small upper class, often a family.

A government controlled absolutely by a small number of politicians

An alliance among states or communities for a common purpose.

A form of government in which absolute power is exercised by an individual-also form of autocracy.

A union of partially self-governing regions united by a larger central government.

Based specifically on the idea of classless society with common ownership of all property. Marx/Engels wrote the Communist Manifesto All for the people, spread wealth around evenly No social classes

A form of government in which all citizens have a say in the governmental process, either directly or through elected representatives. Majority rule and Minority Rights Individual freedoms protected(bill of rights) System with checks and balances (three branches of government, legislative, executive, judicial.

A political ideology motivated by extreme nationalism and promotes nation or race above individuality, often ruled by an autocratic government or dictatorship.

A government in which one person possesses unrestrained power.(these are today’s modern day absolute monarchies).

A lack of government.

a government in which elected representatives must abide by existing constitutional laws, designed to limit the government's power.

Policies are voted on by citizens, as (small group everyone participates directly)

A system of government that is ruled by a king or queen. Divine Right Lifelong rule Cheap Quick decision making Trained leaders Lack of diversity Could lead to Tyranny

The head of state in a republic.

State attempts to strictly control all aspects of public and private life.

Government run by a small group of military leaders.

A body of representatives that hold supreme power in a state.

is one whose policy making is guided by religious doctrine. Divine Right Religion is present in every aspect o government

A form of democracy that is run by elected officials, who vote on citizens behalf.

A system of government in which power rests in the hands of a small group of people.

A political system that promotes social ownership and cooperation. A belief that the government will provide the individual with everything that the individual needs. Today it is an idea that usually combines free market capitalism with extensive public works projects, free healthcare, free education, a comprehensive welfare state(cradle to grave) and a large number of unionized workers.

A central government holds main power, and all local government officials are appointed by the central government.