Government

Anarchy: No ruling order exists.  Each citizen abides by their own set of rules and laws.

Aristocracy: Rule by a small group (such as a high council).

Autocracy: Rule by a single individual who wields unlimited power similar to a monarchy except the rule is by power rather than bloodline.

Democracy (Repulic): Rule by representatives elected by the population.

Magocracy: Rule by the mages. Those capable of wielding magic form an elite group or upper class and control the government.

Monarchy: Rule by one individual who attains position because of hereditary lines.

Ochlocracy: Rule by organized crime. Usually several factions or cartels rise to power and balance each other through conflict and cooperation.

Oligarchy: Rule by a small group wielding virtually unlimited power for evil or selfish goals. Oligarchy and plutocracy often overlap.

Plutocracy: Rule by the wealthy. The upper classes completely control all laws and government positions.

Polity: Rule by the people. Every law and decision are put to a vote. This is the truest form of democracy, but only works in a limited fashion over small populations.

Theocracy: Rule by the church. In this case, church and state are virtually one. Priests hold political offices and adherence to the religion is required for citizenship.