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Types of Governments. Do you know these people???. Keep in mind…. Nearly every country is ruled by a system that combines two or more of these types… The lines are often blurred between the different forms Some are a matter of opinion All governments are based on the following:
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Keep in mind….. • Nearly every country is ruled by a system that combines two or more of these types… • The lines are often blurred between the different forms • Some are a matter of opinion • All governments are based on the following: • Authority – who rules? • Relationship between the Legislative and Executive Branches • Distribution of Power • Economy
Based on….Relationship Between Legislative and Executive Branches
Based on….Relationship Between Legislative and Executive Branches
Parliamentary Presidential People Or Voters People Or Voters Legislature Or “Parliament” Legislature Or “Congress” Chief Executive Or “President” Chief Executive Or “Prime Minister”
Unitary Confederate Federal Central Government Central Government Central Government Lower Government Lower Government Lower Government Flow of Power
Remember… • Nearly every country in the world is ruled by a system that combines two or more of these types of governments • For example, the USA is a Capitalist(a mixed economy really),Republic, Federal, Presidential and Democratic government • Additionally, one person's opinion of the type of government may differ from another's (many argue that the USA is actually an oligarchy rather than a democracy).