Types of governments that exist:

AS and A Level Politics

The most stable and prosperous countries in the world:

1 Vatican

2 Sweden

3 Luxembourg

4 Monaco

5 Gibraltar

6 San Marino

7 Liechtenstein

8 UK

9 Netherlands

10 Ireland

11 New Zealand

12 Denmark

13 Austria

14 Andorra

15 Germany

16 Iceland

17 Switzerland

18 Portugal

19 Australia

20 Norway

21 Malta

22 France

23 Canada

24 USA

25 Belgium

26 Spain

27 Italy

28 Japan

29 Finland

30 Czech Rep

31 Samoa

32 Falkland Islands

33 Singapore

34 Guam

35 Slovakia

36 Anguilla

37 Cyprus

38 Qatar

39 Montserrat

40 Costa Rica

41 Greece

42 St Pierre and Miq

43 UAE

44 Cayman Islands

45 American Samoa

46 Virgin Islands (UK)

47 Poland

48 St Lucia

49 Oman

50 Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

Types of governments that exist:

capitalism(Russia)

In a capitalist or free-market economy, people own their own businesses and property and must buy services for private use, such as healthcare

socialism(Norway)

Socialists’ governments own many of the larger industries and provide education, health and welfare services while allowing citizens some economic choices

Communism (Cuba)

In a communist country, the government owns all businesses and farms and provides its people's healthcare, education and welfare.

Dictatorship (Iraq)

Rule by a single leader who has not been elected and may use force to keep ...

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Types of governments that exist:

capitalism(Russia)

In a capitalist or free-market economy, people own their own businesses and property and must buy services for private use, such as healthcare

socialism(Norway)

Socialists’ governments own many of the larger industries and provide education, health and welfare services while allowing citizens some economic choices

Communism (Cuba)

In a communist country, the government owns all businesses and farms and provides its people's healthcare, education and welfare.

Dictatorship (Iraq)

Rule by a single leader who has not been elected and may use force to keep control. In a military dictatorship, the army is in control. Usually, there is little or no attention to public opinion or individual rights.

Totalitarian(China)

Rule by a single political party.
People are forced to do what the government tells them and may also be prevented from leaving the country.

Theocracy(Iran)

A form of government where the rulers claim to be ruling on behalf of a set of religious ideas, or as direct agents of a deity.

7. Monarchy(Jordan)

A monarchy has a king or queen, who sometimes has absolute power. Power is passed along through the family

8. Parliamentary(Israel)

A parliamentary system is led by representatives of the people. Each is chosen as a member of a political party and remains in power as long as his/her party does

9. Republic(USA)

A republic is led by representatives of the voters. Each is individually chosen for a set period of time.

10. Anarchy(Afghanistan?)

Anarchy is a situation where there is no government.
This can happen after a civil war in a country, when a government has been destroyed and rival groups are fighting to take its place.

11. Revolutionary(USA, France, USSR etc)

The existing structure is overthrown by a completely new group. The new group can be very small - such as the military - or very large - as in a popular revolution. After a period of time, this 'becomes' one of the other type of government (unless there is another coup or uprising).

12. Totalitarian(North Korea)

Rule by a single political party.
Votes for alternative candidates and parties are simply not allowed. Citizens are allowed and 'encouraged' to vote, but only for the government's chosen candidates.

13. Oligarchy/Plutocracy(Pakistan)

A form of government which consists of rule by an elite group who rule in their own interests, especially the accumulation of wealth and privilege. Only certain members of society have a valid voice in the government. This can reflect (but is not limited to) economic interests, a particular religious tradition (theocracy), or familial rule (monarchy).

14. Democracy(India)

In a democracy, the government is elected by the people. Everyone who is eligible to vote - which is a majority of the population - has a chance to have their say over who runs the country.