Grade 6 · Social Studies · Lesson 25

Types of government

Every country needs a system for making decisions, passing laws, and managing public life. We call that system a government. There are many different types of government in the world, and they differ mainly in WHO holds power: the citizens, a single leader, a small group, or religious authorities. Understanding the main types helps us read the news with a sharper eye and compare countries fairly.

What this lesson teaches

1Define the five main types of government and describe how power is held in each
2Match real-world countries to the type of government they currently use
3Distinguish absolute monarchy from constitutional monarchy with examples
4Explain how democracy gives citizens a regular role in choosing leaders

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