Types of Governments

Why do we have laws? What would our world be like without laws? Explain. Think about it:

Leaders and Governments What kinds of governments exist? What types of leaders can be in charge of a country? Think about everything you’ve heard and create a concept web. CONCEPT WEB

This is similar to the app game, “Four Pics, One Word” Each of the four pictures have one Social Studies concept in common. Try to figure out the illustrated idea.

Government where one person has total power. All the power belongs to the ruler. No laws exist that limit what the ruler can or can not do. Also known as: Non-democratic countries Unlimited Government

Government where the people have the power. Laws are used to control the power of leaders. Even those who make the laws must obey them. A Constitution places limits on the government’s power. Limited Government

Makes and changes laws Decides how much people should pay in taxes and how that money should be spent Can control access to education and health care Decides if people have the right to elect those in power Provides public safety and defense

Types of Governments

Anarchy No government exists to control the people Nowhere today

Unlimited Government

Absolute Monarchy A royal family rules with total power and control. Power passes through family lines. Saudi Arabia Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz of King

Absolute Monarchy A royal family rules with total power and control. Power passes through family lines. Jordan King Abdullah II

Dictatorship (Tyranny) Government is under the control of one all-powerful leader who took control by force Cuba: Fidel Castro dictator

Dictatorship (Tyranny) Government is under the control of one all-powerful leader who took control by force North Korea Supreme Leader- Kim Jong Un

Oligarchy A small group of chosen members oversee the government of the country. China: Xi Jinping Leader of the Communist Party

Oligarchy A small group of chosen members oversee the government of the country. Leaders of Terrorist Groups

Limited Government

Direct Democracy Citizens participate in all decisions for the country. All people are members of the government. Parts of Switzerland’s Government

Representative Democracy People rule themselves by voting for representatives who develop laws. Mexico: President Peña Nieto

Representative Democracy People rule themselves by voting for representatives who develop laws. USA: President Obama

Constitutional Monarchy Citizens elect representatives; a king or queen is given limited power by a constitution. England: Prime Minister Cameron England: Queen Elizabeth II

Constitutional Monarchy A King exists, but has no real power. There is a written set of laws. Leader is elected by the people. Japan: Prime Minister Naoto Kan Japan: Emperor Akihito

Theocracy Ruled by religious law, where God or another divine being is the ultimate authority. Iran

Theocracy Ruled by religious law, where God or another divine being is the ultimate authority. Saudi Arabia

Forms of Governments: Flocabulary Brain Break:

What situations could cause a democratic country to change into a monarchy, oligarchy, or dictatorship? Think About It:

Show what you know… Write your response, then cover your answer. Wait until asked to “Hold them up!” I’m Smart!

Review- Think about it… 1. Who develops laws in a monarchy?

Review- Think about it… 1. Who develops laws in a monarchy? king

Review- Think about it… 2. How does a king get selected to rule over a country?

Review- Think about it… 2. How does a king get selected to rule over a country? A king inherited power from his family

Review- Think about it… 3. What form of government do these rich, powerful men represent?

Review- Think about it… 3. What form of government do these men represent? Oligarchy-

Review- Think about it… 4. How does a dictator get the authority to rule over a country?

Review- Think about it… 4. How does a dictator get the authority to rule over a country? used force to take over power.

5. What is the United State’s form of government today? Review- Think about it…

5. What is the United State’s form of government today? Review- Think about it… Representative Democracy

Review- Think about it… 6. Would citizens have fewer rights in a democracy or tyranny?

Review- Think about it… 6.Would citizens have fewer rights in a democracy or tyranny? Tyranny

Review- Think about it… 7. What are laws and society based on in a theocracy?

Review- Think about it… 7.What are laws and society based on in a theocracy? Religion

Review- Think about it… 8. Would a leader be likely to share power with other parts of the government in a monarchy or anarchy?

Review- Think about it… 8.Would a leader be likely to share power with other parts of the government in a monarchy or dictatorship? (Constitutional) Monarchy

Review- Think about it… 9. Where the people do not answer to any sort of government is called…

Review- Think about it… 9.Where the people do not answer to any sort of government is called… Anarchy