Types of Government

Front

A leader who holds power by the use of force

Back

tyrant

Front

The ruler, the laws, and the people who make them.

Back

government

Front

Rules of conduct for a group of people

Back

laws

Front

Rule by a few people

Back

oligarchy

Front

Rule by family

Back

dynasty

Front

Rule by a religious leader

Back

theocracy

Front

Ruler with absolute power

Back

dictator

Front

Ruled by a king or a queen

Back

monarchy

Front

Rule by the people

Back

democracy

Front

land with different territories and people under a single ruler

Back

empire