What are the five major forms of the government

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.

Types of democracy

Citizens vote on policy decisions directly

Citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf

Composition of democracy

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).

Two types of monarchy

Monarch holds unrestricted power

Monarch shares power with elected bodies

Head of state with varying degrees of power

Elected representatives manage legislative duties.

Handles daily government functions and policy implementation.

The composition of monarchy

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

Composition of oligarchy

Often aligned with elite interests

Small, powerful group

Policies generally support the elite, with limited public influence.

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

The composition of authoritarianism

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

Composition of theocracy