The definition of each type of Government and the difference between the types of Government. Types of Government Definitions :) Differences between each type of Government :) Monarchy A Government ruled by a In this government the king or queen, usually constitution is the rules hereditary and wealthy. for the people in modern history today. The king or queen is just a symbol with few powers. Dictatorship One leader has all power In this Government one over citizens lives. leader has all power over the peoples lives, and the people have no control what so ever. Democracy A society ruled by people or their elected representatives. Oligarchy A Government ruled by a In this Government the small group of powerful military rules by force. military. Theocracy A government that recognizes god or a Devine being.Islamic law and civilian law together. In this Government the people recognize god, or a divine being.This Government is ruled by Islamic and Civilian laws. Anarchy No Government is in control, John Locke called this type of Government State Of Nature. There is no control over the people in this Government. John Locke called this Government the State Of Nature. In this Government the people rule or the representatives rule.