1. Question of the Day 10/1 What do the people in this country likely do for a living? A. farming B. manufacturing C. services

2. Political and Economic Systems World Geography Cy-Woods HS

3. Geographic characteristics of countries help shape political geography Size Shape Location  landlocked: a country surrounded by land with no outlet to the sea must make connections to the rest of the world to get goods in and out

4. Political Systems Tell us how power is distributed within a region.Tell us how power is distributed within a region.

5. Political Map

6. Political Boundaries Show the region controlled by different political systems.Show the region controlled by different political systems. Natural boundariesNatural boundaries –Mountains, rivers, deserts, etc.

7. Political Boundaries Show the region controlled by different political systems.Show the region controlled by different political systems. Artificial boundariesArtificial boundaries –Lines of latitude/longitude, etc.

8. Which boundaries are natural and which are artificial?

9. Democracy People hold all political power.People hold all political power. Ex. Ancient GreeceEx. Ancient Greece

10. Democracy Is the U.S. a democracy?Is the U.S. a democracy?

11. Democracy Index Lighter = more democratic

12. Republic People have the power through elected representatives.People have the power through elected representatives. Ex. U.S., Germany, IndiaEx. U.S., Germany, India

13. Monarchy A ruling family headed by a king or queen holds power.A ruling family headed by a king or queen holds power. –ex. United Kingdom or Saudi Arabia

14. Totalitarian (Dictatorship) An individual or group holds complete political power.An individual or group holds complete political power. ex. North Korea (under Kim Jong- il), Germany (under Hitler), Soviet Union (under Stalin)ex. North Korea (under Kim Jong- il), Germany (under Hitler), Soviet Union (under Stalin)

15. Totalitarian (Dictatorship) Often times the people do vote, but it doesn’t matter who they vote for.Often times the people do vote, but it doesn’t matter who they vote for. No term limitsNo term limits Some do have popular support.Some do have popular support.

16. Name That Dictator!

21. Name That Dictator

22. Name That Dictator!

25. *Okay, so technically not a dictator, but we still don’t like him.

26. Theocracy A system of government in which priests rule in the name of God or a godA system of government in which priests rule in the name of God or a god Ex. Vatican City, IranEx. Vatican City, Iran