A ____________ is a form of government where one leader has absolute control over citizens' lives. If there is a constitution, the dictator has control over that, too - so it doesn't mean much. Although other parts of the government may exist, such as courts or a lawmaking body, these branches always do what the leader wants them to do. They do not represent citizens.

______ is a small group - usually military officers - who rule a country after taking it by force.

Led by a king or queen.

The group with power can be based on race or social class.

Those in charge are military members who took over by force.

In a ________________, citizens elect leaders to represent their rights and interest in government.

God and religious law are the government's authority.

People do not answer to any leader or government.

In a __________, nobody is in control - or everyone is, depending on how you look at it.

One person is in charge.

There are two types of Autocracy, what are they?

Usually come to power through their family.

The group with power can be based on race or social class.

Usually share power with other parts of the government and are also subject to the country's constitution.

Citizens hold the political power.

There are no representatives, citizens are involved in the day-to-day work of governing the country.

Greek word, means "rule of the few"

Citizens elect others to serve in the government.