Forms of government

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Across
  1. 2. The female ruler of a state or country
  2. 6. A body of fundamental principles
  3. 7. A state in which supreme power is held by its people
  4. 9. A form of government in which a person or group possesses absolute power
  5. 10. Monarchy where the monarch exercises authority
  6. 12. A small group of people in control
  7. 13. A form of government that places power in the hands of a small class
  8. 15. A formal conference for the discussion of public affairs
Down
  1. 1. A form of government controlled by the people
  2. 3. A system of government by one person with absolute power
  3. 4. The male ruler of a state or country
  4. 5. A form of government where they rule for life
  5. 8. A form of government that attempts to assert total control over the country
  6. 11. Denoting attitudes and having no religious belief
  7. 14. A government by divine guidance