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Types of Government

Types of Government. Where did government come from?. Monarchy. Traced back to 750 B.C., Greek Kings ruled a polis (city) King/Queen control land and citizens Rule is divine and given by “ God ” It is hereditary (passed down from one generation to another)

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Types of Government

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  1. Types of Government Where did government come from?

  2. Monarchy • Traced back to 750 B.C., Greek Kings ruled a polis (city) • King/Queen control land and citizens • Rule is divine and given by “God” • It is hereditary (passed down from one generation to another) • Absolute monarch: ruler has complete authority of their land and citizens

  3. Autocracy • One person or group of people have unlimited power • Three types

  4. Authoritarian • In 600 B.C., Sparta became a military state • Military Rule- characterized by or favoring absolute obedience to authority • Leader has complete politcial control • Not responsible to the will of the people • Media is censured • Freedoms restricted • No criticism of government

  5. Totalitarian • State has completed control over all aspects of life (Economic, Social, and Political) based on an ideology • Absolutely no opposition allowed • Complete Media controlled and controls people through the media • Controlled by Violence (Terror) • Everyone is subordinated to the ruling party

  6. Dictatorship • One person has complete control of government • Uses oppressing manners to gain control

  7. Aristocracy • Developed in Athens 700 B.C. • Ruled by noble landlords (wealth that is passed down) • Rule is based on wealth, socail rank, and family ties • Social status and wealth support authority to rule • Nobles report to one main leader • Supports authoritarian rule

  8. Oligarchy • State ruled by a selected few (wealthy business men) • Rule is based on wealth and /or ability • Controls the military

  9. Democracy • Government where power rests with the people • Two types • Direct • Indirect or representative

  10. Democracy Continued • Direct Democracy • Controls remains in the hands of the voters • Majority rule decides vote • Indirect Democracy (Republic) • People don’t exercise power directly • Elected representatives make decisions for people • Constitution lists basic organization and operation of the government. States limitations

  11. Aristotle’s Cycle of Government Divine Rights of kings Absolute Monarch (King Richard) Island Mob Rule Autocracy Totalitarian – Controls Everything Authorritarian – Controls Military Dictatorship – Controls governtment Wealth + many creates a polis (Does the greatest good for the greatest number) Wealthy Heredrity (Magna Carta) Wealthy Business Men (Russia)

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