Types of Government

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Limited Government

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A political system where legal restrictions are imposed on the powers of government officials.

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Unlimited Government

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A government structure where there are no effective limits to the actions of the government.

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Theocracy

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A form of government in which a religious institution is the source of authority.

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Oligarchy

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A government ruled by a small group of powerful individuals.

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Democracy

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A system of government by the whole population, typically through elected representatives.

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Republic

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A form of government in which the country is considered a public matter, and is not the private concern or property of the rulers.

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Authoritarian

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A system of government in which a single ruler or party holds absolute power, often maintained by force.

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Totalitarian

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A centralized government that does not tolerate parties of differing opinion and exercises dictatorial control over many aspects of life.

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Constitutional Monarchy

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A system of government in which a monarch shares power with a constitutionally organized government.

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Monarchy

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A form of government with a monarch at the head.