Theocracy

A deity of some type is recognized as the supreme ruling authority, giving divine guidance to human intermediaries that manage the day-to-day affairs of the government.

Federation

A political entity characterized by a union of partially self-governing provinces, states, or other regions under a central federal government (federalism).

Democracy

A form of government in which the people have the authority to choose their governing legislation.

Aristocracy

A government with its strength in the hands of a small, privileged ruling class.

Fiefdom

Autocracy

A single person or party, possesses supreme and absolute power.