A government headed by a person elected for a fixed period of time is referred to as

A government headed by a person elected for a fixed period of time is referred to as a "republican" government. In such a government, the head of state (president) is elected by the people or their representatives for a fixed term, after which they may seek re-election if they choose to. This is different from a monarchical government where the head of state is usually a king or queen who ascends to the throne by birthright, and from a socialist government which is a type of economic system rather than a form of government. It is also different from a military government where the head of government is usually a military officer who assumes power through a coup or other means of force.