1. Types of Government

2. Democracy Who has the power? the people, or citizens of that country
How do they get power? Themselves
What rights do citizens have? Right to vote for representatives, right to free speech, freedom of religion, right to run for office
Countries
United States
Canada
Norway
Iceland

3. Dictatorship Who has the power? one person has all the power, dictator
How do they get power? dictator takes power by force, often by manipulating the people, or by military
What rights do citizens have? Citizens have little to no rights; Opposing the dictator means punishment, or even execution
Countries
Zimbabwe
Uzbekistan
North Korea
Afghanistan

4. Monarchy
Who has the power? king or queen, emperor, tsar, pharaoh, etc. Royalty
How do they get power? ruler chosen based on birth and heredity, born into power. Royal bloodline or family
What rights do citizens have? Rights given by the ruler (Absolute Monarchy) or by laws (Constitutional Monarchy)
Countries
United Kingdom
Australia
New Zealand

5. Theocracy
Who has the power? religious leaders, such as priests or the head of a temple
How do they get power? religious leaders believe that they were given power and laws by a god (Divine Authority), then they enforce religious laws within the government
What rights do citizens have? Ordinary citizens’ rights are very limited and are determined by religious teachings
Countries
Vatican City (Italy)
Saudi Arabia
Yemen