Different forms of Government http://prezi. com/fwy78rmcbuqq/present/

Anarchy Absence of government; a state of lawlessness due to the absence of power

Autocracy political power is held by a single self-appointed ruler…similar to a dictatorship. Best example is Cuba: Fidel Castro appointed himself leader of they country.

Theocracy is a form of government in which a god or deity is the supreme ruler Example would be Ancient Greece and their many Gods.

Oligarchy is a form of government where political power effectively rests with a small elite group Modern example- South Africa Based on racism Small percentage of White Africans held power over Black Africans

Limited or Constitutional Monarchy Parliamentary system King/Queen is the head of country prime minister is head of government Example would be England.

Absolute Monarchy King /Queen has absolute power over everything total power over land AND government Example would be Saudi Arabia

Totalitarianism political systems where a state regulates nearly every aspect of public and private life. Only one real government and no other options. Example would be China.

Dictatorship a form of government that has the power to govern without consent of those being governed Example would be Cuba, Iraq, North Korea

Aristocracy A form of government where whoever has the most status and influence rules Example would be Ancient Greece.

Democracy power is held by the people under a free electoral system Example would be America

Federalism is the system in which the power to govern is shared between the national and state governments Example is America

Direct Democracy a form of government in which laws are made directly by citizens Town Meetings- regularly to discuss ways to make life better for their community

Republic a government in which representatives were elected to make laws