| A | B |
| Government | A system of rules and laws that controls a society. |
| Anarchy | The opposite of government. |
| Unlimited Government | All of the power of government is in the hands of one person. They can do whatever they want. |
| Absolute Monarchy | The King or Queen has complete control of the government. |
| Dictatorship | Is formed by a person who has seized control of the government by overthrowing the previous ruler. |
| Totalitarianism | The government completely dominates the society. |
| Limited Government | The power of government is divided. |
| Democracy | All citizens have the right and duty to participate in all decisions and in passing all laws. |
| Republic | All citizens vote for representatives to take care of the day to day business of government. |
| Consititutional Monarchy | Combines the government of laws and the presence of a king or Queen. |
| Constitution | The supreme law of a society. |