| A | B |
|---|
| Unitary | power is in the hands of one person or group. National government more powerful than local government |
| Confederation | local governments have more power than national government. Each region governs itself. |
| Federal | Power is divided between national and local government |
| Autocratic | citizens have little control over the government. Power is in the hands of one person |
| Oligarchic | A small group of people control the government. Most people are not able to affect the government |
| Democratic | Citizens have more ability to participate than they do in other governments. Government leaders are elected into power |
| Parliamentary | Citizens vote for members of the legislative branch but the executive leader or prime minister is appointed from the legislature. |
| Presidential | Citizens usually vote for members of the executive and legislative branch. A single person elected as president |
| Monarchy | Supreme power or sovereignty held by a single person. |
| Theocracy | A form of government in which God or a deity is recognized as the supreme civil ruler. |
