Examines the history of democracy as a form of government, in which power resides with the people via regular elections and the opportunity to run for office cannot be limited to members of the ruling party.

Examines the history of Fascism, a government philosophy that denied rights to individuals, demanded blind obedience to a dictator, and glorified violence, and details the rise and fall of this form of government.

Examines the history of monarchy, a form of government in which one individual rules and succession is determined by heredity often based on closeness of kinship.

Examines theocratic governments from ancient Egypt to present day Iran, and explains how different theocracies arose, how the leaders maintain authority, and what living under religious rule can be like for ordinary people.