1. Governmental Structures
Social Studies: Civics

2. Anarchy
Absence of Government.
Example: Spain in 1936

3. Monarchy
Single Ruler exercises supreme power based on heredity or divine right.
Example: Saudi Arabia
“The king has ultimate power but seeks advice and support from the royal family, religious leaders and other important members of society.”

4. Religious leaders exercise supreme power based on religious beliefs
Theocracy
Religious leaders exercise supreme power based on religious beliefs
Example: Iran

5. Military leaders exercise supreme power
Military Junta
Military leaders exercise supreme power
Example: Burma (Myanmar)
A military cout de’tat took place in The military controlled the state which changed its name to Myanmar in 1989 ( the US does not recognize the legitimacy of the junta and refers to the country as Burma)

6. A small group of wealthy citizens exercise supreme power
Aristocracy
A small group of wealthy citizens exercise supreme power
Example: Tonga

7. Totalitarian Dictatorship
one-party rule, censorship, and the use of terror to maintain power
Example: North Korea

8. Fascism
A government where the nation comes before the individual. Most of the power is focused on the government, and usually one leader. Strict laws and punishments exist.
Example: Italy ( )

9. CommunisM Example: Cuba
The communist party exercises supreme power, including complete control of the economy
Fidel Castro took control in 1959 and established relationship with Soviet Union (Russia)
Example: Cuba

10. There is public ownership of farms and factories, no social classes
SocialisM
There is public ownership of farms and factories, no social classes
Example: Vietnam

11. Citizens exercise supreme power, either directly or indirectly
Democracy
Citizens exercise supreme power, either directly or indirectly
Example: India
Voting age 18
Largest democracy in the world

12. Constitutional republic
Citizens elect leaders whose powers are defined in a constitution
Example: United States