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Different Types of Government - Coggle Diagram
Different Types of Government
Monarchy:
A government in which a single person (a monarch) rules until he or she dies or abdicates the throne.
Absolute:
The monarch has unrestricted power over the government and its people. Is not constrained by laws or a constitution, allowing them to make decisions unilaterally.
Constitutional:
Monarch's power is limited by a constitution or legal framework. The monarch acts as a ceremonial head of state, while elected officials manage government functions and law-making. Example of this is Great Britain and Canada.
Elective:
Allows leaders to be chosen by a select group, such as nobility or other political bodies, rather than through strict hereditary succession.
Hereditary:
Leadership is passed down within a family, often from parent to child.
Federal:
Consists of a central monarch who rules over a group of semi-autonomous regions or states, each with its local governance.
Theocratic (Religious):
Where the ruler claims divine authority or religious legitimacy. Monarch often rules according to religious laws and may also serve as a religious leader.
Oligarchy:
Power is held by a small, elite group who do not necessarily achieve their statuses based on ties to noble ancestry, but ascend to power because of military might, economic power, or similar circumstances. Paul Krugman labeled the US as an oligarchy.
Aristocracy
: Ruled by a privileged class, often determined by birthright, wields power and makes decisions for the state or organization.
Plutocracy:
Where the wealthy holds the power, those with the most resources control decision-making, often to protect their financial interests.
Military:
Rulers are high-ranking military officials. Power may be maintained through force, with the military often controlling government and suppressing opposition.
Corporate:
Powerful business leaders or corporations hold influence over the govt.
Theocratic:
Governed by religious leaders or religious institutions. Based on religious doctrine, and leaders claim divine guidance in their decision-making.
Dictatorship:
Power is held by a single person (or a very small group) that wields complete and absolute authority over a government or population.
Absolute Monarchy:
Where a leader; king, queen, or other head of state, has complete control over the government. May be corrupt and seek to limit or even eradicate the liberties of the general population.
Military:
Where power is held by military officers, either as a single dictator or a council of officers called a military junta. Often using intimidation and brutality, individuals are less likely to rebel when starving and fearful.
Totalitarian
: More oppressive and attempts control all aspects of its subjects' lives; including occupation, religious beliefs, and number of children.
Democracy:
A form of government that strives to provide all citizens with an equal voice, or vote, in determining state policy, regardless of their level of socioeconomic status.
Direct:
Individuals make their own decisions, rather than electing representatives.
Representative:
People elect officials to create laws and policies on their behalf, like the United States.
Participatory:
Citizens directly make political decisions through voting.
Elite:
A small group of individuals hold power, rather than the majority of people.
Parliamentary:
No single group dominates politics, and organized groups compete to influence policy.
Authoritarian
: Presents itself as democracy but has qualities of an authoritarian state.