1. Types of Governments

2. Classifying Government Monarchy or Republic Ask who makes the rules – a lifelong leader or elected representatives?

3. Monarchy  A monarchy has a king, queen, emperor, empress, etc.  The ruling position can be passed on to the ruler’s heirs.  In some traditional monarchies, the monarch has absolute power.  But a constitutional monarchy, like the United Kingdom, also has a democratic government that limits the monarch's control.

4. Republic (Indirect Democracy)  A republic is a country that has no monarch.  The head of the country is usually an elected president.

5. Classifying Government Democracy or Dictatorship Ask who holds the power -- the people or one person with absolute power?

6. Democracy  In a democracy, the government is elected by the people. Everyone who is eligible to vote has a chance to have his or her say over who runs the country.

7. Dictatorship  A dictatorship is ruled by a single leader. The leader has not been elected and may use force to keep control.  In a military dictatorship, the army is in control.

8. Classifying Government Parliament or President Ask who is in charge – the legislative branch or an elected president?

9. Types of Monarchies Absolute – The supreme power is in the hands of a ruler who usually rules for life by hereditary life. (Saudi Arabia) Constitutional - The monarchy is guided by a written constitution that lists laws and responsibilities. - The monarch does not make policy; he or she is a figurehead. (United Kingdom)

10. Types of democracy Indirect Democracy (Republic) - The people’s elected representatives vote on legislation. (United States) Direct democracy- Every citizens votes and has a say in the government (Laws and rules) Example: Ancient Athens

11. Rule by Many  Democracy - a government in which the supreme power is held by the people and exercised by them directly or indirectly through a system of representation (It usually involves periodically held free elections.) --Constitutional Monarchy --Indirect Democracy --Direct Democracy (Great Britain, United States)