Types of Government

The people hold the power to rule

The system of government in which the government plans and controls the economy and a single party holds the power. Strives to make everyone equal.

A government with a King or Queen

A government whose citizens rule through elected officials.

Economic and political system in which society as a whole, rather than private individuals, own all property and operate all businesses.

A form of government in which only a few wealthy people hold power.

An economic and political system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit, rather than by the state.

In a ___________________, the government holds absolute control over all aspects of its people's lives.

In this form of government, one person holds power, and is usually backed by the military.

The United States is which of the following?