A government ruled by a king or queen

A political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them

A system of government in which citizens elect representatives, or leaders, to make decisions about the laws for all the people.

A government ruled by a few powerful people

A government controlled by religious leaders

A lack of government and law; confusion

A form of government in which the leader has absolute power and authority.

The institution through which a society makes and enforces its public policies

the right to use power

a king or queen who is a supreme leader

A person with certain rights and responsibilities in his or her country or community