Social Studies: Governments and Economics

Theocracy

Government ruled by a religious leader or leaders

Dictatorship

Government ruled by one person who often seizes power but does not claim to be a king or queen.

Constitutional Monarchy

Government in which the power of a king or queen is limited by a constitution that guarantees certain rights to citizens directly

Plutocracy

Government lead by rich people

Direct Democracy

Government led by the people where the citizens make all the decisions

Anarchy

usually refers to a absence of a government

Absolute Monarchy

Hereditary rule by a king or queen who usually claims divine right

Totalitarianism

Government ruled by a single party which controls all aspects of life, government and economics while removing social class distinctions.

Fascism

Government ruled by a single party which utilizes extreme nationlism to control people while maintaining social classes.