Governments of the World

1. Governments of the World

2. LEQ’s • What is government? • What are the major types of government? • How is power distributed within these various governments? • What is the role of the citizen in the various types of government?

3. What is “government” anyway? The people and groups of people that have the power to make the laws and see that they are obeyed.

4. Can you figure out the meaning of the various types of governments? Let’s break the words apart!

5. Can you figure out the meaning of the various types of governments? Let’s break the words apart!

6. On your mark … get set … Go!

7. What type of government is ruled by religious rulers on behalf of god? • Republic • Democracy • Dictatorship • Theocracy

8. What type of government is ruled by the people? • Theocracy • Anarchy • Democracy • Oligarchic

9. What type of government is ruled by one king or queen? • Monarchy • Democracy • Theocracy • Autocratic

10. Put your quizdom down … more to come!!

11. What are the major types of government? • Anarchy • Communist • Republic • Democracy • Dictatorship • Theocracy • Monarchy

12. What are the various types of governments? • Now that you have a basic knowledge of the various types of governments, let’s look a little further …

13. Anarchy • There is no government • This can happen after a civil war in a country, when a government has been destroyed and rival groups are fighting to take its place • Anarchists - people who believe that government is a bad thing b/c it stops people from living their own lives • Example … Rwanda during the genocide

14. Communist • A system of government in which the • state controls the economy • a single party holds all the power • Head is usually a dictator • Citizens • have no rights or voice in government … • sometimes even told where to work &how much to get paid • Economic system – communist • Example … Vietnam

15. Republic • A form of government in which • people rule through elected representatives • Citizens • have a very active role in government … through elections (VOTING!!) • help make governmental decisions • Economic system – Mixed / Market • Examples - US

16. Democracy • A government that • receives its power from the people • Citizens • have a very active role in government through elections • help make governmental decisions • Economic system – Mixed / Market • Examples … India, Canada

17. 2 forms of democracy Parliamentary Presidential Leader is an elected president – chosen in a separate election from thelegislature Legislature – representatives of people President – elected by the people People vote – lots of citizen participation Example – US • The head of the gov. is the leader of the legislature – usually called the Prime Minister • Parliament – representatives of the people • Prime minister – elected by members of the parliament – NOT the people! • People vote – lots of citizen participation • Example - Israel

18. Dictatorship • A form of gov in which • absolute power is controlled by a dictator • Head – dictator – • can be elected then become a dictator OR head of military force that takes over gov. • Citizens • may or may not enjoy a few rights, but have no voice in gov. • Economic system – Command • Example … North Korea

19. Theocracy • A government • ruled by a religious leader • Head – ayatollah • by attaining a congregation of followers • Citizens enjoy some rights and can vote on some issues • Economic system – Mixed / Market • Example … Iran

20. Monarchy Absolute Monarchy Constitutional Monarchy A system of gov. in which the power is shared between the monarchy and an elected branch of gov. Head of gov. is usually the head of the elected branch … usually the monarch serves a more symbolic role Citizens have rights an can vote Market (or mixed) economy Example – England • A gov. in which the royal ruler has total control • Head – king or queen – usually hereditary (next in line) • Citizens enjoy many rights, such as where to work • Mixed economy • Example – Saudi Arabia (very rare to have an absolute monarchy today)

21. Your turn … • Pick up your Quizdom • On your mark … get set … GO!

22. A religious group overthrows the gov. They create a new government that claims their right to authority comes from God. • Democracy • Theocracy • Republic • Communist

23. After a civil war, an individual takes total control of the gov, she has no experience in leading a gov. She disbands the national congress and retains all power in gov. to herself. • Theocracy • Democracy • Dictatorship • Republic

24. The new President elect wins the election by a landslide. Over 90% of the citizens vote for the new leader. • Dictatorship • Theocracy • Communist • Republic

25. The new Prime Minister wins election narrowly due to his political party barely gaining enough seats in Parliament. • Parliamentary Democracy • Presidential Democracy • Theocracy • Communist

26. True or False The only difference between an Absolute Monarchy and a Constitutional Monarchy is that a Constitutional Monarchy has a constitution.

27. Which country is an example of a parliamentary democracy? • Iran • Israel • Iraq • Saudi Arabia

28. Which country is an example of a theocracy? • Iran • Iraq • Israel • Saudi Arabia

29. Which country is an example of an absolute monarchy? • Iran • Iraq • Israel • Saudi Arabia

30. Put your quizdom down … more to come later!

31. Limited V. Unlimited Governments • What do you think a limited government is/means? • Which of the govs. do you think are limited governments? • What do you think an unlimited government is/means? • Which of the govs. do you think are unlimited governments?

32. Limited V. Unlimited Government Limited Unlimited Leaders have unlimited power – no limits on their authority! Leaders to NOT have to obey the laws! Example – monarchies, dictatorships • Leaders are LIMITED in their power / authority • Leaders have to OBEY the laws! • Example – democracies, republics

33. Limited V. Unlimited Governments • Where your previous answers correct? • How can we remember? • Limited (3 L’s) – Leaders’ Laws are Limited! • Unlimited – UNL … UNo Laws!

34. And yet … one more aspect of governments we need to discuss!

35. How is power distributed within the various types of government?

36. Okay … now that we know all about governments, that’s the end right? • One more thing … what is the citizen’s role in each of these governments? • Do citizens enjoy the same rights and privileges within each of these governments? • Do citizens help establish the rules and laws in each of these governments? WRONG!!!

37. What is the citizen’s role in various governments?

38. Pick up your quizdoms … on your mark … get set … Go!!!

39. A citizen anxiously waits for a letter from the gov to arrive in the mail. The letter will tell him where he will go to work and what his career will be. • Dictatorship • Democratic

40. The citizens of Zululand are not allowed to cross the street without paying a fee. However, King Zulu crosses the street everyday without paying a fee. • Unlimited • Limited

41. President Billy Bob must pay taxes just like all the citizens. Therefore, what type of government is this? • Unlimited • Limited

42. So how did you do??

43. Words to know … • Autocratic • Oligarchic • Democratic • Unitary • Confederation • Federal • Absolute monarchy • Constitutional monarchy • Parliamentary democracy • Presidential democracy • Anarchy • Communist • Republic • Democracy • Dictatorship • Theocracy