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Types of Government

Types of Government. Government:. The institution that makes LAWS. *** Questions to think about? How much control does the government have? Where does the power come from? Transfer of power? How much freedom do the people have? What about minorities? Watch TCI video slide 10.

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Types of Government

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  1. Types of Government

  2. Government: The institution that makes LAWS. ***Questions to think about? • How much control does the government have? • Where does the power come from? • Transfer of power? • How much freedom do the people have? • What about minorities? • Watch TCI video slide 10

  3. Limited Government • Everyone must obey the laws, including those in authority. • The Constitution limits our governments power • Government’s power is limited Unlimited Government • Leaders don’t have to follow the same laws as everyone else. • Unjust or cruel exercise of authority or power • Government’s power is unlimited

  4. Democracy “Government by the people” • (1) The Government’s control is shaped by the people. • (1) Ruled by many • (2) Government leaders are elected by the country’s people • Rule by the majority – • Directly: Everyone’s vote counts, majority rules • Indirectly: Everyone votes to elect people to represent their interests in government • Switzerland is a democracy, the United States is also a Democracy.

  5. Republic “Rule of law” • Most basic form: A country without a monarch • A republic is different from the majority-rule of a democracy; • (1) A Republic exists to protect the rights of individuals. • Government is limited by the law (constitution) • Tells government how it will be organized and how to operate • (2) Constitutions guarantee certain rights to the people

  6. The United States is a republic

  7. Monarchy “Divine right of kings” • Parliamentary/ Constitutional: • King/Queen is head if the government BUT citizens elect members of parliament to RUN government • (1) Kings/Queens must obey laws • Ruled by many • (2) Citizens vote to elect leaders of parliament • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSrRbRUuLxA • Traditional/ Absolute: (1)The ruler has absolute power. • (1) His or her word is the law • (1) Ruled by one • (2) People have no voice in national government. • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0m5D7ClEzg

  8. Theocracy “Power of religion” • (1) A religious leader or council has ultimate power • (1) Power comes from religious belief • Rulers are chosen by the church • (2) People are limited by religious law, as interpreted by the government • (2) Minorities may be discriminated against • Iranand Afghanistan are a theocracy

  9. Dictatorship “I am the law” • (1) A single person or small group hascomplete power • Dictators seize power or are placed into a position of authority by a group in society • (1) Dictators hold power until they are overthrown • (2) People have little to no freedom • (2) Minorities are often discriminated against • North Korea is a dictatorship

  10. Totalitarianism/Communism “Ultimate control” • (1) Government controls all aspects of their citizens’ lives • Dictatorship with unlimited authority • Rule until death or removal • (2) No freedom or choice for people including minorities) • Burma is a totalitarian state

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