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FORMS OF GOVERNMENT

FORMS OF GOVERNMENT. Absolute Monarchy, Constitutional Monarchy, Parliamentary Democracy, Theocracy, Presidential Democracy, Dictatorship. Absolute Monarchy. One clear leader, chosen because they are a son or daughter of the king

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FORMS OF GOVERNMENT

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  1. FORMS OF GOVERNMENT Absolute Monarchy, Constitutional Monarchy, Parliamentary Democracy, Theocracy, Presidential Democracy, Dictatorship

  2. Absolute Monarchy • One clear leader, chosen because they are a son or daughter of the king • People believe this leader is in charge because they were chosen by God • Same person makes and enforces all laws • There is a King, Queen or Czar • King Louis XIV of France was an absolute monarch • Saudi Arabia is an example, although the king must comply with Islamic law and the Quran.

  3. “Like my hair?”

  4. Authoritarianism • One person or group is in charge, often takes over by force • People listen to him or her because they are afraid • Unlimited authority • Individual rights are subordinate to that power. • Hitler, Mussolini, Sadam Hussein were examples

  5. Going, going…

  6. Oligarchy • government by the few, exercised by a small and privileged group for corrupt or selfish purpose • Often theocracies, where a religious group runs the country. • Ancient Sparta was an example. • Well known example was the Soviet Union • Today the Queen has no power.

  7. How can we best keep ourselves in power?

  8. Democracy • People choose a legislature and the leader through free elections. • Direct Democracy would be if we voted on ALL of the laws. (we don’t) ex Ancient Athens • Republic is when we have representatives to vote on laws (we have this, also known as indirect) Republic is NOT the same as a democracy. Ex Ancient Rome

  9. “I sure hope they pick me again”

  10. Anarchy • Absence of government! • Government is unnecessary. • Government breaks down. • Example: French Revolution, the people ran everything until Napoleon took charge.

  11. No Government!!! YAY!!!… right?

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