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Types of Government

Monarchy. Autocracy. Republic. Types of Government. Democracy. Oligarchy. Dictatorship. Autocracy. Power and authority are in the hands of a single person . Opposition usually is not tolerated. Monarchy Absolute Limited Constitutional Feudalism. Autocracy. Dictatorship

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Types of Government

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  1. Monarchy Autocracy Republic Types of Government Democracy Oligarchy Dictatorship

  2. Autocracy Power and authority are in the hands of a single person. Opposition usually is not tolerated. • Monarchy • Absolute • Limited • Constitutional • Feudalism

  3. Autocracy Dictatorship • Totalitarian Dictatorship(controls everything) • Authoritarianism(controls some things) • Despotism(just for himself)

  4. Oligarchy A small group holds power and they often suppress opposition. Their power comes from: • Wealth • Military position • Social position (family) • Religious position

  5. Democracy Many people (perhaps all) participate in ruling the government. • Classical Republic ancient Athens and early Rome upper class

  6. Democracy

  7. Democracy • Limited Democracy early U.S. • men • property • religion

  8. Democracy • Liberal Democracy present-day U.S. Age Citizenship Residency

  9. Theocracy Where a religious leader makes all the decisions and leads the country Example: Vatican City and the Pope

  10. Characteristics of Democracy Individual Liberty The government promotes • Equality • Equal opportunity #1

  11. Characteristics of Democracy Majority rule with minority rights Government must avoid the “tyranny of the majority” #2

  12. Characteristics of Democracy Free Elections • 1 person = 1 vote • Open to all candidates • Free to express views & criticize • Secret ballots • Minimal restrictions (age, citizen, resident, etc.) #3

  13. Characteristics of Democracy Competing political parties Need a choice in elections. “Loyal Opposition” to question and challenge #4

  14. What Makes A Good Democracy? Active Citizen Participation • Citizens need to vote and debate. Widespread Education • Usually need public schools (supported by taxes) 1 2

  15. What Makes A Good Democracy? Strong Civil Society • NRA, MADD, Sierra Club • Labor unions • Churches • Newspapers • Business associations (Chamber of Commerce, etc.) 3

  16. What Makes A Good Democracy? A Social Consensus • General agreement about the purpose of government. • General agreement about the limits of government. 4

  17. What Makes A Good Democracy? A Favorable Economy • Free enterprise is usually needed. • Germany between WWI & WWII 5 $$$

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