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Governments

Governments. Identifying different types For Classroom Use Only. Limited Government. In a limited government even the people who make the laws have to obey them. The government cannot take advantage of the people.

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Governments

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  1. Governments Identifying different types For Classroom Use Only

  2. Limited Government • In a limited government even the people who make the laws have to obey them. • The government cannot take advantage of the people. • Use constitutions & statements of rights or other laws to limit those in power. • Examples: Democracy, Constitutional Monarchy • See page 31, 705(SP 713)

  3. Unlimited Government • In unlimited governments all the power belongs to the ruler. • There are no rules or laws that the ruler must obey. • Examples: Monarchy, Dictatorship, Theocracy, Communist state, Totalitarianism • See page 31, 708(SP 716)

  4. Government Ruled By Many • A government ruled by many is considered a government that is ruled by all its citizens. • All citizens have a voice in governing the nation. • Example: Direct Democracy • Limited government

  5. Democracy • form of government in which the citizens are involved in making decisions • Limited government

  6. There are different types of democratic societies: • direct democracy • representative democracy • constitutional democracy • All are Limited governments

  7. Direct Democracy • The process of direct democracy may appear disorderly because everyone participates

  8. Direct Democracy • citizens vote directly on each issue • citizens take an active role in making decisions

  9. Direct Democracy • Rule by the citizens through referenda. • The citizens have the right to pass laws, veto laws & withdraw support from a representative

  10. What’s a Referendum?(plural: referendums or referenda) • Areferendumis a directvote in which an entire population is asked to either accept or reject a particular proposal.

  11. Representative Democracy • The people are represented by elected officials that manage the country. • Provides more order, but limits the voice of the citizen • Example: United States • See page 520, 707(SP 715)

  12. What is a Constitution? • Basic principles & laws of a government. • Effectively controls the powers of the government & guarantees certain rights to the people • See page 248, 702 (SP 710)

  13. Constitutional Democracy • The U.S. is also a constitutional democracy. • The U.S. constitution establishes a limited government to protect individual rights • A balance of power between citizens & the government

  14. Parliamentary Democracy • A limited government • System of democratic government where the executive power is held by a cabinet composed of members of the legislature; headed by a Prime Minister • See pages 279, 492, 560, 706(SP 714)

  15. Constitutional Monarchy • Has a royal family & donot really rule or set law • A Parliament & Prime Minister run the country. • Examples: Great Britain, Sweden, Belgium, Monaco • See pages 31, 104, 196, 280, 702(SP 710)

  16. Constitutional Monarchy • A form of limited government. • A Parliament is like the American Congress. • A Prime Minister serves as the country’s leader much like a President • See pages 31, 104, 196, 280, 702(SP 710)

  17. Coalition Government • A limited government • Government in which two or more political parties work together to run a country • Example: Switzerland • See Pages 298, 701 (SP 710)

  18. Republic • Form of government where people govern themselves without a monarch • Limited Government • See pages 284, 560, 587, 606 (SP715)

  19. Constitutional Republic • Form of government with a written plan where representatives are elected so that people can govern themselves without a monarch • Limited Government • See pages 284, 560, 587, 606 (SP715)

  20. Federal Constitutional Republic Federalism • Form of government in which the national and state governments share powers • Limited Government • See pages 289, 375, 520, 548 703 (SP711)

  21. Government Ruled By One • A government ruled by one is an absolute monarchy or a dictatorship. (monarch = king or queen) • Unlimited government

  22. Dictatorship • A unlimited government • A ruler who has absolute authority backed by force • This ruler has complete power over the government, country, & its laws. • This is called a Totalitarian form of government • Example:Kim Jong-il North Korea • See page 31, 32, 302 (SP 711)

  23. Absolute Monarchy • Kings & Queens are born into power or inherits their power • Has complete control of the government and laws • Rule is by “Divine Right” • (God given power ) • Not held accountable to the laws • Example: King Fahd ibn Abdul Aziz (Saudi Arabia) • See page 31, 702 (SP 709)

  24. What is Divine Right? • Someone who rules by “divine right” claims God determines who will rule • Claims power from God & no one is above him or her except God. • See page 248, 703 (SP711)

  25. Theocracy • Literally means “Rule of God” • Government ruled by or subject to a religious authority • Form of government in which one individual ruled as both religious leader & King/Dictator • Examples: Iran • See pages 83, 708(SP 716)

  26. Communism • Unlimited Government • Economic, social, & political system based on the teachings of Karl Marx, which advocated the elimination of private property • (See pages 258, 346,702)(SP 710)

  27. Oligarchy • A form of government where most of the political power rests with a small segment of society. “Rule by a few” • Unlimited government

  28. Communist State • Unlimited Government • Country whose government allows little or no private ownership of property and has strong control over the economy and society as a whole • Example: China • (See pages 165, 369, 566, 702)(SP 710)

  29. Islamic Republic • A unlimited Government • Government run by Muslim religious leaders • Example: Iran • See pages 124, 705(SP713)

  30. Totalitarian Government • A totalitarian government is a type of unlimited government which attempts to control all parts of the lives of citizens. • Example: North Korea • See page 37

  31. Totalitarian Government • In a totalitarian government, independent associations are prohibited and government uses threats to force citizens to obey them.

  32. Examples of Prohibited Independent Associations • Boy Scouts – Girl Scouts • National Rifle Association • American Association of Retired People • Texas Council for Social Studies

  33. Fascism • a political philosophy, movement, or regime that promotes nation and often race above the individual and that stands for a centralized autocratic government headed by a dictatorial leader, severe economic and social regimentation, and forcible suppression of opposition

  34. Dichotomy • Being twofold; a classification into two opposed parts • Example: “ the dichotomy between eastern & western culture.

  35. Dual Presidency • “Dual Presidency Thesis” • Where one President is concerned with domestic policy and another is concerned with foreign policy • a system of government in which a president & a prime minister are both active participants in the day-to-day administration of the state. • Example: France

  36. Countries with a semi-presidential system (YELLOW)Presidential republics with a full presidential system (BLUE)

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