Bureaucracy: A group of non-elected officials that decides and implements the rules, laws, and ideas of their institution.
Aristocracy: Rule by a group of a privileged upper class. Only certain members of society have a say.
Constitutionalism: Governing body is restricted by a set of higher laws.
Autocracy: Rule by a single individual.
Monarchy: Autocratic government where power is inherited, elected upon an individual, or otherwise maintained.
Dictatorship: An individual or small group of individuals has total control of the people. Can take away freedoms.
Totalitarianism: Government controls all aspects of society and daily life.
Absolutism: Usually an autocracy where the ruler has no restrictions and absolute power.
Democracy: Every qualified individual has a say in decisions either directly or through elected representatives.
Oligarchy: Rule by a few individuals who are usually conneted by family ties, are wealthy, or have a valued skill set.
No comments:
Post a Comment