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Limited vs. Unlimited Government

Limited vs. Unlimited Government. Limited Government – What Is It Like?. Limited government = the power of government leader is limited by the constitution. Everyone, including all authority figures, must obey the laws. Individual rights of the citizen are protected by the constitution.

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Limited vs. Unlimited Government

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  1. Limited vs. UnlimitedGovernment

  2. Limited Government – What Is It Like? • Limited government = the power of government leader is limited by the constitution. • Everyone, including all authority figures, must obey the laws. • Individual rights of the citizen are protected by the constitution. • The main goal of government is to improve the publicgood. • Can you name a type of government that is considered a limited form of government? TURN & TALK

  3. Limited Government

  4. Unlimited Government - What Is It Like? • Unlimited Government= government’s power has no limits. Usually no constitution or laws limiting the governments power • Control is placed solely with the ruler and his/her appointees. No limits imposed on his /her authority. • These governments have total control over their citizens. • Can you think of a country today that has a government that we would consider unlimited government? TURN & TALK Dictator Monarchy

  5. Unlimited Government

  6. Write about it • One reason to limit the power of government it so that

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