1. [SUPPORTING STANDARD]
FORMS OF GOVERNMENT How are the same forms of government used differently in different places?
WG.14.B
Compare how democracy, dictatorship, monarchy, republic, theocracy, and totalitarian systems operate in specific countries
[SUPPORTING STANDARD]

2. Government system
the organization that people set up to protect their community and to enforce its rules.

3. Types of Government Systems:
AUTOCRACY:
Dictatorship
Monarchy
Constitutional
Communist
Absolute
Military
Junta
DEMOCRACY:
OLIGARCHY-
Communism
Theocracy
Direct
Representative
(AKA REPUBLIC)
Totalitarianism

4. Military Junta:
a government led by a committee of military leaders. The term derives from the Spanish word junta, meaning committee or meeting; specifically a board of directors
Examples: Thailand & Myanmar

5. Fascism:
a way of organizing a society in which a government ruled by a dictator controls the lives of the people and in which people are not allowed to disagree with the government
very harsh control or authority
Examples: Nazi Germany, Totalitarianism, & Communist government

6. Despotism:
A form of rule where a single leader rules the entire population and all his or her subjects are considered slaves.
Example: The Pharaoh of Egypt or Tyrannical rule

7. Anarchy
Anarchy is a situation where 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 are people who believe that government is a bad thing in that it stops people organizing their own lives.
Example: After President is killed in Rwanda and the Rwandan Genocide occurs

8. Revolution:
If a government is overthrown by force, the new ruling group is sometimes called a revolutionary government.
Examples: Russian Revolution of 1919, American Revolution, & Cuban Revolution

9. Transitional
A country that is changing from one type of government to another has a transitional government.
For example, a dictatorship may turn into a democracy after the dictator dies.
The change between governments can take several years.
Example: Afghanistan

10. THEY ARE BOTH A TYPE OF AUTOCRACY
political power is held by one person
Monarch; king or queen
Dictator
Emperor
TSAR

11. AUTOCRACY
A government system where political power is held by one person
Examples:
Absolute Monarchy; king or queen
Dictatorship
Emperor
TSAR

12. Monarchy: THERE ARE 2 TYPES:
Constitutional- king or queen is bound by the law; constitution
Do not have power over nation-state
Figurehead only
No real authority
Have to follow the rules and laws
Absolute- king or queen has complete power over the nation-state
Does not have to follow any rules or laws at ALL
All taxes go to king or queen

13. Constitutional Monarchy:
A government system where a king or queen are bound by the law; constitution
Also known as a Parliamentary Government
Do not have power over nation-state
Figurehead only
No real authority
Have to follow the rules and laws
Examples-
United Kingdom

14. Absolute Monarchy:
A government system where a king or queen has complete power over the nation-state (country).
Does not have to follow any rules or laws at ALL
All taxes go to king or queen
Examples:
Saudi Arabia

15. ANOTHER TYPE OF AUTOCRACY
IS A:
DICTATORSHIP
POWER IS ACQUIRED BY FORCE
DICTATOR HAS ABSOLUTE CONTROL OVER CITIZENS
OPPOSITION IS SUPPRESSED
NO FREEDOM OF SPEECH
RELIGION IS OUTLAWED
A.K.A. MILITARY JUNTAS IN LATIN AMERICA & COMMUNIST DICTATORS

16. Representative Democracy:
A government system in which people vote and choose leaders
Leaders who are elected write & manage laws for the country
Leaders are bound by a Constitution
Also known as a REPUBLIC
Example: Roman Republic (Roman Empire innovated the Athenian Democracy)

17. Direct Democracy:
A government system where all citizens can participate & VOTE (MAJORITY RULE WINS)
People control all the POLITICAL power
Responsible for creating & passing laws of the land
Examples- Ancient Athens (Greek civilization)

18. Oligarchy- Power rests with a small number of people. Example: Royalty
Wealthy
Family ties
military control
Example:
Communist government
Totalitarian government
Absolute Monarchy

19. COMMUNIST GOVERNMENT GOVERNMENT HAS COMPLETE CONTROL OF CITIZENS
Government planners decide what will be produced
Government owns ALL property
NO FREEDOMS, RELIGION IS OUTLAWED, & NO LIBERTIES AT ALL
Example: The Former Soviet Union (Russia), Cuba, & China

20. THEOCRACY RULED BY GOD OR HIGHER POWER Example: Iran
Religious leaders are in control of country
Laws are based on their religious book
Disputes are settled by religious rules and regulations
Controlled by their religion & religious leaders
Example: Iran

21. TOTALITARIANISM
Political power is controlled TOTALLY by the government
Government controls all aspects of life
People can only belong to organizations controlled by government
No religion is allowed
One leader or political party maintains complete control of population
People who oppose government are arrested & sent to labor camps or killed
Example: Nazi Germany, Fascism, & Communist Governments

22. What’s the difference in the forms of government?
Sources:
COMMUNISM THEOCRACY
HOW IS RELIGION VIEWED IN BOTH THESE TYPES OF GOVERNMENT?

23. What’s the difference in the forms of government?
CONSTITUTIONAL MILITARY DICTATORSHIP
MONARCHY
What are modern differences in government types with ONE un-elected, permanent leader?
Sources:
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24. What’s the difference in the forms of government?
SOURCE:
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REPUBLIC TOTALITARIANISM
What’s the difference in how power is vested in a system and the relationship of the people to power?
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25. What’s the difference in the forms of government?
SOURCE:
ABSOLUTE MONARCHY DIRECT DEMOCRACY
What’s the difference in these forms of government? How many people are considered vested with power?
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26. How are these two forms of government alike?
SOURCE:
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OLIGARCHY DICTATORSHIP
What is the similarity between these types of governments?
Sources:

27. Let’s see what we know… Which are you ready to answer, and which do you need a peek?
Which of the following best explains the difference between a constitutional monarchy and dictatorship? F power is vested in one person in a constitutional monarchy G power is divided among citizens in a dictatorship H dictators are limited in their application fo power J constitutional monarchies limit the monarch’s power through elected parliaments
What is the difference between democracy in Canada and in the United States? A Canada is a commonwealth of a constitutional monarchy B Canada’s government is totalitarian C The United States government has unlimited power D The United States has a commonwealth relationship with Great Britain
Questions by: YISD Social Studies Team

28. Talk to each other, and then talk to me…
WG.14.B
Compare how democracy, dictatorship, monarchy, republic, theocracy, and totalitarian systems operate in specific countries.
How are the same forms of government used differently in different places?

31. Of
Rights

33. How do countries differ in their forms of government?
Still Monarchy
Became Republics after independence from a monarchy or colonial power
Gave up monarchy
SOURCES:
Which countries still have a monarchy or constitutional monarchy?

34. MONARCHIES STILL STANDING
Nation
Title (in English)
Constitutional Limitations Established
Japan
Empire
1947
Great Britain
Kingdom
1688 (Commonwealths: Canada, Australia, New Zealand, etc. )
Spain
1977
Netherlands
1848
Sweden
1809
Belgium
1830
Denmark
1849
21 more…
8 are Constitutional Monarchies
SOURCE:
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35. How do countries differ in their forms of government?
SOURCE:
According to this source, which countries offer the most rights to their people, and which the least?
Which would you guess follow: Republicanism, Totalitarianism, or something in between?
SOURCE:

36. How do countries differ in their forms of government?
NOTE: Not all citizens in the United States exercise their vote. As such, it’s engagement is not as fully realized as in other republics such as Canada, Australia, or Greenland. “Flawed democracies” are those that do no always honor the rights accorded its citizens in their own constitutions, or that do not always procedurally honor its election processes or results.
According to this source, where is democracy most fully engaged? Do you agree or disagree with the sources interpretation?

37. A Tale of Two Freedoms
Still Monarchy
Canada and the United States are both democracies. What accounts for the difference in their type of government if they are both democracies?