A system where power is concentrated among a small, elite group, often based on wealth, family, military power, or political influence.

Often aligned with elite interests

Composition of theocracy

Composition of democracy

Types of democracy

The composition of monarchy

Handles daily government functions and policy implementation.

Citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf

Head of state with varying degrees of power

A form of government where a monarch (king, queen, or emperor) holds authority, often hereditary. Monarchies can be absolute (complete power) or constitutional (limited power shared with a governing body).

The composition of authoritarianism

Elected representatives manage legislative duties.

Monarch shares power with elected bodies

Policies generally support the elite, with limited public influence.

A government system based on religious principles, where religious leaders control the government and policies are shaped by religious doctrine.

Monarch holds unrestricted power

Composition of oligarchy

Small, powerful group

Two types of monarchy

Citizens vote on policy decisions directly

A government system where power is vested in the hands of the people, either directly or through elected representatives. It emphasizes political equality, participation, and protection of individual rights.

What are the five major forms of the government

A government system where a single leader or a small group holds centralized control, with minimal democratic processes or individual freedoms.