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Political Systems of the World

Political Systems of the World. If I were to leave this class alone to rule itself, what would happen?. Who would be ruler? How would decisions be made?. Anarchy?. Primitive Civilizations. Social Darwinism- Survival of the fittest (only the strongest and brightest Survive).

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Political Systems of the World

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  1. Political Systems of the World

  2. If I were to leave this class alone to rule itself, what would happen? • Who would be ruler? • How would decisions be made?

  3. Anarchy?

  4. Primitive Civilizations • Social Darwinism- Survival of the fittest (only the strongest and brightest Survive)

  5. In the beginning, groups were so small, normally the eldest or strongest male ruled but as civilizations emerged, groups had to find way to organize in order to survive as a whole.

  6. Democracy= power to the people • Citizens (in early times only males) votes, majority wins! Direct Democracy • Examples: Ancient Greece, Classrooms, families

  7. What could be wrong with Democracy? Pro: Majority of people gets what they want. Chosen leader, limited power • Con: Time consuming, difficult with large numbers, decisions are time consuming

  8. Republic: • Citizens vote for public officials whom vote for policies on their behalf • Examples. Ancient Roman Empire, United States

  9. Pro/Con of a Republic • Pro: Majority still normally gets what they want, Chosen leader, limited power • Con: Decision making is very time consuming

  10. Monarchy: Rule by a King or Queen (ruling family) • Divine Right • Example: Early England, France, Spain • Pro: Quick decisions, Bloodline • Con: Decisions are based on one person. Leader not chosen. Unlimited Power • Eventually there will be constitutional monarchies

  11. Oligarchy: Rule by a few people or groups Pro: Quick decisions • Con: Group can be corrupt. May only be looking for own interests. Leaders may or may not be chosen

  12. Theocracy: Rule by Religious official. • “God Rule” Government is run by head of religion • Pro: Rule falls in line with majority of people’s beliefs, quick decisions • Con: Rule by one person. Strict code. • Example: Iran, Saudi Arabia

  13. Dictatorships: Rule by one military ruler. Head of Military Example: North Korea, Former Iraq, Nazi Germany • Pro: Quick decisions • Con: One ruler makes all decision. Normally fear and terror keeps power. Citizen’s rights not recognized. Unlimited power

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