types of government by Annette Akers

monarchy

adakers — 2015-10-07 15:47:20 UTC

a form of government in which a king or queen acts as head of the state. The ruler is hereditary. The queen of England would be an example of this. (pictured below)

democracy

adakers — 2015-10-07 15:52:51 UTC

a government in which the citizens hold the power to rule. An example is Denmark.

Dictatorship

adakers — 2015-10-07 16:05:30 UTC

a government in which the head of the state has complete control over the state. Often a dictator utilizes the military or police to maintain power. They also limit freedoms of speech, assembly, and press

Republic

adakers — 2015-10-07 16:15:57 UTC

A government in which citizens choose a smaller group to govern on their behalf. Chile is a republic

Absolute Monarchy

adakers — 2015-10-07 16:21:21 UTC

A government in which a king or queen has unrestricted power over the people.

The differences

adakers — 2015-10-07 16:31:38 UTC