Form of state

• Republic169The head of state is chosen, directly or indirectly, by the citizens or their elected representatives, and serves a limited term. For a territory, the form shown is that of the state whose head of state it shares.
• Constitutional monarchy61A monarch is head of state, with powers set and limited by a constitution. In Commonwealth realms the monarch is represented by a Governor-General. Includes elective monarchies such as Malaysia's. For a territory, the form shown is that of the state whose head of state it shares.
• Absolute monarchy4A monarch is head of state and holds authority not limited by a constitution or an elected legislature. Usually hereditary.
• Islamic Republic3A republic whose own constitution uses the name "Islamic Republic" and makes Islam or Islamic law part of the foundation of the state.
• Islamic Emirate1A state whose official name is Islamic Emirate. The head of state is an emir, styled Commander of the Faithful (Amir al-Mu'minin).