Democracy:

• A system where citizens have a direct or representative role in decision-making.
• Majority rule plays a crucial role in shaping laws and policies.
• Found in various forms, including direct democracy and representative democracy.

Republic:

• A form of government in which the country is considered a “public matter.”
• Power is delegated to elected representatives who act on behalf of the citizens.
• Often characterized by a constitution that outlines the rights of individuals.

Monarchy:

• A political system where a single ruler, the monarch, holds supreme authority.
• Monarch’s position can be hereditary or obtained through other means like appointment.
• Monarchies can be absolute (monarch has unrestricted power) or constitutional (limited by laws or a constitution).