Books in Forms of Governments series

This fascinating book describes the characteristics of a dictatorship, a political system in which an individual has absolute power to rule without the consent of citizens. Dictatorships throughout history are featured to show examples of how these individuals attained their positions.

Discusses what a monarchy is, how it differs from a constitutional monarchy, and the history of this form of government and introduces current and past monarchs.

This compelling book describes the characteristics of an oligarchy, a political system in which the government's power rests with a small but highly influential segment of a society. These groups are often distinguished by their family ties, wealth, social class, profession, or military might.

This interesting book describes the characteristics of a theocracy, a political system in which a deity, or god, is considered to be the supreme ruler of the state. Religion plays the central role in governing, and representatives who govern are considered to be divinely guided.

Examines democracies and democratic republics, presenting their strengths, weaknesses, and the institutions associated with them, with examples of how they are run in countries throughout the world.

This intriguing book describes the characteristics of a monarchy, a political system in which political power (usually inherited) rests with a monarcha king or queen. Today, only six nations around the world are termed absolute monarchies in which the monarch has complete power.

This fascinating book describes the characteristics of a dictatorship, a political system in which an individual has absolute power to rule without the consent of citizens. Dictatorships throughout history are featured to show examples of how these individuals attained their positions.

This interesting book describes the characteristics of a democracy, a political system in which the government's power comes from its citizens. Democratic governments around the world are featured to show examples of direct and representative democracy.

This interesting book describes the characteristics of a theocracy, a political system in which a deity, or god, is considered to be the supreme ruler of the state. Religion plays the central role in governing, and representatives who govern are considered to be divinely guided.

Explains what communism is and how it was developed, describes the drawbacks to this form of government, and discusses historical clashes between democracies and communist countries.

Discusses what a dictatorship is, how it differs from a military dictatorship, and the history of this form of government and introduces current and past dictators.

An in-depth look at the people and policies behind the government agency known as the EPA, from its founding in 1970 to the controversies and challenges it faces today.