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Forms of Government

Dive into various forms of governments worldwide and examine the roles of citizens, government control, rights, and modern examples. Learn about democratic vs. nondemocratic systems and the purposes of government services and laws.

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Forms of Government

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  1. Forms of Government

  2. Bell Ringer 8/21

  3. Government Research! • Consider the following questions when finding your 5 pieces of evidence: • 1. Who is in charge? • 2. What role do the citizens play? • 3. How much does the government control? • 4. What rights do citizens have? • 5. Are there any countries that exist today with your form of government? • While conducting research on your assigned government, be sure to utilize websites that end in .org, .edu, .gov,

  4. Types of Government • Every country in the world has their own type of government. • Each country’s government is unique and varies widely across the globe. • Each country’s government has been shaped by traditional beliefs of its people and by their history.

  5. Types of Government • Governments fall into two main different categories: • Nondemocratic governments • Democratic governments

  6. Nondemocratic Governments • A monarchy is a type of government where a king or a queen, called a monarch, reigns over a kingdom. Many times monarchies can be non-democratic. • (Morocco, Sweden)

  7. Nondemocratic Governments • An autocracyis a type of government with complete and absolute power. • There are different kinds of autocracies.

  8. Types of Autocracies • An absolute monarchy is where a person assumes complete power by being born into the family of rulers • A dictatorship is usually where a military leader takes power by force. (can get power other ways) • Oligarchyis a type of dictatorship that is run by a small group of people

  9. Nondemocratic Governments • A theocracy is a type of government controlled by one or more religious leaders who rule on behalf of God or the gods worshipped in their country. • Vatican City

  10. Lack of Government…… • Anarchyis the absence of any type of government.

  11. Systems • Socialismis an economic system where a country has power over many businesses that are produced and provides all for their people.(Denmark, Canada) • Communismis a form of government where the ruling party owns the means of production and private ownership is restricted. Usually a dictator rules in Communist countries (China)

  12. Democratic Governments • In a democracy, the people of a nation either rule directly or elect officials who act on their behalf INDIRECTLY. • United States, Greece, & Brazil

  13. Democratic Governments • The word “democracy” comes from the ancient Greek, meaning “rule of the people”. • There are two forms of democracy.

  14. Direct Democracy • Direct democracyexists when ALL of the voters in a community meet in one place to decide laws and government actions ALL of the time. • Why is this not practical in most places today?

  15. Representative Democracy • Representative democracyexists when the people elect representatives to carry on the work of gov’t for them. • When the people give consent, or permission, to be ruled by elected officials this is a system of government called a republic. (Pledge of Allegiance)

  16. Purpose of Government 1 - Helping People Cooperate • Helps us live peacefully. 2 - Providing Services – each level of government: local, state, federal has to provide servicesfor the people. • Example: Education – our state governments have created public school systems to educate our children. • List 3 other services….. 3 - Providing Laws 4 - Plan for the Future

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