A government where most political power is in the hands of a select group of people, usually wealthy landowners-Oligarchy a government ruled by a single leader who has not been elected and may use force to maintain authority-Dictatorship A government ruled by a religious leader who represents divine power-Theocracy a government without a king or queen, in which the people often rule indirectly by electing representatives who make all political decisions-Republic A government in which the people rule, directly in some cases-Democracy A government ruled by a king or queen-Monarchy the lack of any organized government-Anarchy a government run b a single political party or individual, where the actions of the people are strictly controlled-Totalitarianism
