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Types of Government

Types of Government

Autocracy A country or nation that is governed by a single person with unlimited

Autocracy A country or nation that is governed by a single person with unlimited power. Examples: North Korea, China, Cuba, Nazi Germany

Oligarchy A government controlled by a small group of people. Examples: Soviet Union, Venezuela

Oligarchy A government controlled by a small group of people. Examples: Soviet Union, Venezuela

Democracy A government that receives its power from the people. Examples: United States of

Democracy A government that receives its power from the people. Examples: United States of America

Unitary A system of government in which authority is centralized. Examples: China, United Kingdom

Unitary A system of government in which authority is centralized. Examples: China, United Kingdom

Confederation A group of loosely allied states or nations that come together for a

Confederation A group of loosely allied states or nations that come together for a common cause. Examples: Switzerland

Federal A form of government in which several states of regions defer some powers

Federal A form of government in which several states of regions defer some powers to a central government while retaining a limited measure of self-government. Examples: Australia, Germany

Absolute Monarchy Ruled by someone who usually inherits the authority. Examples: Swaziland, Brunei, United

Absolute Monarchy Ruled by someone who usually inherits the authority. Examples: Swaziland, Brunei, United Arab Emirates

Theocracy A government ruled by a religious leader or leaders. Examples: Saudi Arabia, Iran,

Theocracy A government ruled by a religious leader or leaders. Examples: Saudi Arabia, Iran, the Vatican.

Republic A government in which the people elect representatives to make the laws. Examples:

Republic A government in which the people elect representatives to make the laws. Examples: Argentina, Russia, Brazil, United States of America, India.

Parliamentary Democracy A government whose head of government, usually a prime minister, is the

Parliamentary Democracy A government whose head of government, usually a prime minister, is the leader of the political party that has the most members of the legislative branch. Examples: Canada, Jamaica, Japan, United Kingdom.

Presidential Democracy A type of government where the leader is chosen in a separate

Presidential Democracy A type of government where the leader is chosen in a separate election from the legislative branch. Examples: United States of America, South Korea, Argentina, Brazil.