What are the three types of government?

Types of Government

There are many ways to classify governments, but one common classification identifies three main types:

Democracy: In a democracy, the power to govern is held by the people, often through elected representatives. Citizens have the right to participate in decision-making, typically by voting in free and fair elections.
Monarchy: A monarchy is a form of government where power is held by a single individual, usually a king or queen. Monarchies can be absolute (where the monarch has almost complete power) or constitutional (where the monarch's powers are limited by law or a constitution).
Dictatorship: In a dictatorship, power is concentrated in the hands of one person or a small group. Leaders often come to power through force or manipulation and maintain control without input or consent from the general population.

Other forms and subtypes exist, but these three provide a broad overview of primary government structures.