Heads of state can gain power through democratic elections, inheritance, or force. Traditionally, most heads of state have been male, but some countries now have female leaders. Heads of state may rule for a set term or for life. Some rulers derive their authority from religious positions, while others lead secular governments. The document discusses different categories of current and past heads of state, including their gender, region of rule, and whether they are democratic leaders or authoritarian rulers who hold power for life.

1. Concept Development
Model
Heads of State

3. North America
Asia/Oceana
TheocraticEurope
World War 2
Woman

4. North America
Asia/Oceania
Theocratic
Women
WorldWarII

5. Sorting
Head of
State
Current
Male
North
America
Asia/
Oceania
Theocratic Europe
Female
Past
World War
II

6. G5
In Power for Life
RisingPowers
Totalitarian Leaders

7. Re-Grouping
Heads of
State
G5
Rules for
Life
Totalitarian
Leaders
Rising
Powers

8. Heads of State
Can be elected democratically, gain power through
heredity or take power by force.
Traditionally male, but there is a shift to include
women as heads of state.
Can be in power for a set term or for life
Some Heads of State are theocratic rulers while others
are secular.