an economic and political system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit, rather than by the state.

Government in which the political leader/s control all aspects of life. Characteristics include censorship; lack of individuality; no political opposition; and no freedom of speech.

The ruling position of the government is passed on to the ruler’s heirs.

Government in which the state plans and controls the economy and holds all the power

Country controlled by elected representatives and a monarch that is usually just a figurehead

Citizens hold the political power

Government in which people make decisions by voting and majority rules

The ruling group that forms when a government is overthrown by force

Country controlled by a single monarch with no elected representatives

An oligarchy can be like a dictatorship.

One person is in charge

Type of democracy where citizens are involved in day-to-day government

Government has no monarchy but has an elected president