The Political Spectrum Introduction to Political Thought Across the World

Political System What it Means and How they Rule Example of Country Absolute Monarchy Constitutional Monarchy Parliamentary Democracy Presidential Democracy Dictatorship Theocracy

1 st Period Answers Political System What it Means and How they Rule Example of Country Absolute Monarchy Constitutional Monarchy Parliamentary Democracy Presidential Democracy Dictatorship Theocracy

5 th Period Answers Political System What it Means and How they Rule Example of Country Absolute Monarchy Constitutional Monarchy Parliamentary Democracy Presidential Democracy Dictatorship Theocracy

6 th Period Answers Political System What it Means and How they Rule Example of Country Absolute Monarchy Constitutional Monarchy Parliamentary Democracy Presidential Democracy Dictatorship Theocracy

My Answers Political System What it Means and How they Rule Example of Country Absolute Monarchy There is a king/queen and they have full control of the country; Rule of Law may not exist Saudi Arabia Constitutional Monarchy There is a king/queen, but they are a figurehead; Rule of Law exists; Prime Minister/President and Legislature have control Great Britain (England) Parliamentary Democracy Parliament > Head of State; Rule of Law exists—Prime Minister appointed by Parliament (same political party); Parliament can oust P.M. at any time No good current examples (W. Germany in Cold War) Presidential Democracy President is Head of State; Rule of Law exists; Checks and Balances; President elected separate from legislature U.S.A. Dictatorship One ruler and his/her associates have full control of the country; Rule of Law does not exist North Korea Theocracy Country is ruled by both humans and religious policies; Rule of Law does not exist; Religious books can be used to defend/create laws Iran