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Civics 3:3 Authoritarianism vs. Democracy. A comparison. Civics by George Cassutto © 2004 published by Teaching Point as part of the Expert Systems for Teachers SeriesTM. How To Read This Presentation. Each slide describes an aspect of government .
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Civics 3:3Authoritarianism vs. Democracy A comparison Civics by George Cassutto © 2004 published by Teaching Point as part of the Expert Systems for Teachers SeriesTM
How To Read This Presentation • Each slide describes an aspect of government. • The first bullet will describe how that aspect of government exists in an authoritarian or totalitarian system. The text for describing these systems will be in red. • The bullets that follow will be written in white. They represent democratic elements.
Extent of Government Power • Representative Democracy • Government is limited by the consent of the people (republic) • Authoritarian: • Government is not limited.
Control of Power • Power is held by an individual or small group (junta or group of generals) • Power is exercised by elected officials who are chosen by ballot.
Civil Liberties and Rights • Rights are not guaranteed in practice. • Liberties and rights are guaranteed by a constitution.
Elections • Elections do not offer a choice. Single party system is in effect. • Elections offer a choice of candidates with differing ideas, usually in a two- or multi- party system.
Rule of Law • Government does not always follow rule of law. • Government and people are under the rule of law.
Maintaining Order • Force or threat of force are used frequently to keep peace. • Orderly demonstrations are legal and protests are guaranteed by law. • Force is used only to restrain the disorderly.