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Governance 2

Governance 2. Citizen Participation. SSsCG4: The student will compare and contrast various forms of government. The student will tell how different types of governments are the same and how they are different.

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Governance 2

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  1. Governance 2 Citizen Participation

  2. SSsCG4: The student will compare and contrast various forms of government. • The student will tell how different types of governments are the same and how they are different.

  3. B. The student will explain how governments determine citizen participation: autocratic, oligarchic, democratic.

  4. E.Q. • What are the roles and rights of citizens in an autocratic, an oligarchic, and a democratic government?

  5. People have different rights when it comes to participating in government: • In some countries, people hold the power and elect their leaders or rulers. • They vote on their laws. • Because many people are involved in making decisions, solving a problem or responding to a crisis often takes a long time.

  6. In some other countries, a small group of people holds power. • Those that have wealth, own lots of land, or have military support may form this group. • If needed, these groups select one of their own to be the leader. • Citizens have NO say in the laws or government

  7. There are also those countries that have only one ruler. • This type of ruler may come to power through family bloodlines, like a king or queen, or may be a dictator in power because of military strength • Citizens have NO say in the laws or government

  8. Autocratic • Type of Rule: Single Ruler (King, Czar, Emperor, Dictator) • Who Holds the Power: Unlimited power for the single ruler

  9. Who Can Be Elected: NO ONE > citizens have no choice in selecting a ruler • Who Can Vote: NO CITIZEN PARTICIPATION > no elections are held

  10. Oligarchic • Type of Rule: Small group of select people who hold power due to wealth, land, or military (will select a member from this elite group to act as ‘leader’ if necessary) • Who Holds the Power: Small group of select people > group only answers to each other

  11. Who Can Be Elected: No one outside the ruling group > the rulers are selected by the group • Who Can Vote: NO CITIZEN PARTICIPATION > leaders are chosen from within the ruling group and by the ruling group

  12. Democratic • Type of Rule: Citizens of the country • Who Holds the Power: The voters

  13. Who Can Be Elected: ANY CITIZEN (with some restrictions like age, incarceration, etc.) • Who Can Vote: ANY CITIZEN (with some restrictions like age, incarceration, etc.)

  14. Assessment • 4. In which types of government do citizens have no voting rights? • A. Autocracy & Democracy • B. Oligarchy & Democracy • C. Oligarchy and Autocracy • D. Any of the three types of government

  15. Assessment • F. An autocracy puts the power of the government into the hands of: • A. The citizens • B. A single person • C. The representatives • D. A small group of people

  16. Assessment • S. How can autocratic rulers come to power? • A. By voter election • B. By legislative election • C. Through their bloodline • D. By representative appointment

  17. Assessment • 7. Which statement is TRUE about an oligarchy? • A. Anyone can lead • B. Leaders are elected • C. Laws protect the citizens • D. A small group of people govern

  18. Assessment • 8. What is a basic way citizens of a democratic nation can influence their government? • A. Voting • B. Working • C. Obeying laws • D. Consuming goods

  19. Assessment • 9. Which type of government would most likely abolish all opposing political parties, the direct election of leaders, and free speech? • A. Republic • B. Constitutional Monarchy • C. Autocratic • D. Representative Democracy

  20. 10. You live in a small country ruled by one man, who is also head of the military. The only T.V. and radio stations you have are owned and run by the government. You can access the internet, but you can only see certain governmentapproved websites. Although your country has elections, you are only allowed to vote for your current leader. People who criticize or protest against the government are jailed or executed…Which form of government best describes the government where you live? • A. Autocratic • B. Parliamentary • C. Democratic • D. Oligarchic

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