Presentation, Graphic Organizers, & Activities European GOVERNMENTS GOVERNMENTS UK, Germany, & Russia Presentation, Graphic Organizers, & Activities

STANDARDS: SS6CG4 The student will compare and contrast various forms of government. Describe the ways government systems distribute power: unitary, confederation, and federal. Explain how governments determine citizen participation: autocratic, oligarchic, and democratic. Describe the two predominant forms of democratic governments: parliamentary and presidential. SS6CG5 The student will explain the structure of modern European governments. a. Compare the parliamentary system of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (United Kingdom), the federal system of the Federal Republic of Germany (Germany), and the federation of the Russian Federation (Russia), distinguishing the form of leadership and the role of the citizen in terms of voting and personal freedoms.   © Brain Wrinkles

TEACHER INFO: Government Chart Print off the Government chart for each student. The students will complete the chart while discussing the presentation. Check the answers as a class after the presentation.   © Brain Wrinkles

Comparing European Governments How is Head of Gov. Chosen? Directions: Complete the chart below while discussing the presentation. Country Distribution of Power Type of Government Executive Branch How is Head of Gov. Chosen? Legislative Branch Role of Citizen United Kingdom Federal Republic of Germany Russian Federation

Comparing European Governments How is Head of Gov. Chosen? Directions: Complete the chart below while discussing the presentation. Country Distribution of Power Type of Government Executive Branch How is Head of Gov. Chosen? Legislative Branch Role of Citizen United Kingdom Unitary Parliamentary Democracy 1. Prime Minister 2. Monarch 1. Leader of the political party in the House of Commons with the most members 2. hereditary Parliament Many freedoms, can vote but not directly for chief executive Federal Republic of Germany Federal Chancellor President Both are selected by members of the legislature Russian Federation Presidential Democracy Prime Minister 1. Elected by popular vote 2. Appointed by president Federal Assembly Many freedoms since moving away from communism, citizens vote directly for leader © Brain Wrinkles

TEACHER INFO: Anticipation Guide Print off the Anticipation Guide for each student (two-per-page). The students will complete the guide BEFORE the presentation. Afterwards, give the students a few minutes to look back over their answers and make any corrections. Check the answers as a class AFTER the presentation.   KEY B F C I G E D H A © Brain Wrinkles

European Governments European Governments Anticipation Guide Name: Name: European Governments Anticipation Guide European Governments Anticipation Guide Directions: You will make predictions about the answers to the following questions BEFORE learning about this unit. Write the letter of the vocabulary term that matches the definitions below. Directions: You will make predictions about the answers to the following questions BEFORE learning about this unit. Write the letter of the vocabulary term that matches the definitions below. A. Unitary B. Presidential C. Democracy D. Federal E Russia F. Legislature G. Autocracy H. Parliamentary I. Confederation A. Unitary B. Presidential C. Democracy D. Federal E Russia F. Legislature G. Autocracy H. Parliamentary I. Confederation _______ In this type of democracy, the leader works independently of the legislature. _______ This branch of government makes the country’s laws. _______ In this type of government, citizens play an important role because they are able to vote for leaders and laws. _______ In this type of government structure, power is held by individual countries joined for a common purpose. _______ In this type of government, citizens have virtually no role because all the decisions are made by a single leader. _______ This country was previously part of an autocratic system. _______ In this type of government, power is shared by national and regional/local authorities. _______ What type of democracy is found in the United Kingdom? _______ This government structure is where the power is held by one central authority. . _______ In this type of democracy, the leader works independently of the legislature. _______ This branch of government makes the country’s laws. _______ In this type of government, citizens play an important role because they are able to vote for leaders and laws. _______ In this type of government structure, power is held by individual countries joined for a common purpose. _______ In this type of government, citizens have virtually no role because all the decisions are made by a single leader. _______ This country was previously part of an autocratic system. _______ In this type of government, power is shared by national and regional/local authorities. _______ What type of democracy is found in the United Kingdom? _______ This government structure is where the power is held by one central authority. . © Brain Wrinkles © Brain Wrinkles

United Kingdom, Germany, European Governments United Kingdom, Germany, & Russia © Brain Wrinkles

Government Systems – Who has the power? Let’s Review Government Systems – Who has the power? Unitary--power is held by one central authority Confederation--association of independent states that agree to certain limitations on their freedoms by joining together Federal--power is divided between central authority & several regional authorities © Brain Wrinkles

Government Types – how do citizens participate? Let’s Review Government Types – how do citizens participate? Autocracy-- 1 person possesses unlimited power & citizens have limited role in government Oligarchy-- small group exercises control & citizens have limited role in government Democracy--supreme power is vested in the people & exercised by them directly or indirectly through a system of representation involving free elections © Brain Wrinkles

Two Types of Democratic Governments: Let’s Review Two Types of Democratic Governments: Parliamentary– citizens elect members of Parliament, and then the members select the leader Leader works with or through the legislature Presidential--system of government in which the leader is constitutionally independent of the legislature; citizens directly elect leader Leader works separate from legislature © Brain Wrinkles

United Kingdom © Brain Wrinkles

(House of UK’s Parliament) Palace of Westminster (House of UK’s Parliament) © Brain Wrinkles

Unitary System The United Kingdom has a unitary system, which means that the central government has all of the power. The central government can give power to or create lower levels of government. © Brain Wrinkles

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Leadership 1. Prime Minister: holds the most political power and is the chief executive. Leader of the British Parliament & works with the legislative branch. 2. Monarch: is the official head of state (a symbol for the country) Duties are mostly ceremonial Role is restricted by the constitution of the United Kingdom (constitutional monarchy) © Brain Wrinkles

Queen Elizabeth II Her Royal Highness © Brain Wrinkles

Theresa May UK’s Prime Minister © Brain Wrinkles

How Leaders Are Chosen Prime Minister: the leader of the majority political party in the House of Commons with the most members is asked by the Queen to become the Prime Minister. Monarch: hereditary © Brain Wrinkles

Legislature The Parliament is the country’s bicameral legislature (law-making body). It consists of: House of Lords House of Commons © Brain Wrinkles

House of Lords In the past, these seats were passed down through wealthy families. Now, Lords are elected by the House or are appointed by the monarch. Members have little power, and can only make suggestions of ways to improve a bill that is on its way to becoming a law. © Brain Wrinkles

House of Lords © Brain Wrinkles

House of Commons UK’s citizens elect these members. 646 members total: 529 from England, 40 from Wales, 59 from Scotland, and 18 from Northern Ireland This branch controls the countries budget (has lots of power). The leader of the political party with the most members becomes the Prime Minister. © Brain Wrinkles

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Parliamentary Democracy The leader of the political party with the most members in the House of Commons is asked by the queen to become prime minister. The prime minister is the head of the government and runs the government on a day-to-day basis. © Brain Wrinkles

Role of the Citizen Citizens are treated equally & have many personal freedoms like freedom of speech, press, religion, and assembly. They also have the right to vote. Men and women who are 18 years of age may choose to vote in national elections. Citizens can choose representatives from many political parties. Citizens do NOT elect the leader, only members of the House of Commons. © Brain Wrinkles

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Germany’s Reichstag Building © Brain Wrinkles

Federal System Germany has a federal system, which means that the national government and the state governments SHARE power. There are 16 regional states in Germany. © Brain Wrinkles

Federal Governments © Brain Wrinkles

Leadership 1. Chancellor is the chief executive and head of the military. Runs the government 2. President: is the official head of state Duties are mostly ceremonial and is a symbol for the country © Brain Wrinkles

Angela Merkel Germany’s Chancellor © Brain Wrinkles

Joachim Gauck Germany’s President © Brain Wrinkles

How Leaders Are Chosen Chancellor: Selected by members of Germany’s legislature; serves a 4-year term President: Representatives of the legislature and representatives of the states choose the president © Brain Wrinkles

Legislature Parliament is the country’s bicameral legislature. It consists of two houses called the Bundestag and the Bundesrat. Germany’s constitution is called the Basic Law. It states that Germany is a welfare state: government guarantees people certain benefits when they are unemployed, sick, poor, or disabled. © Brain Wrinkles

Bundestag The Bundestag is the lower house and has the most power. Citizens of each German state elect its members. Members of this house elect the Chancellor (chief executive of Germany). © Brain Wrinkles

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Bundesrat The Bundesrat represents the interests of the state governments. Each state government selects representatives for this house. The 16 states each have differing numbers of representatives, depending on their population. It is mainly concerned with laws that affect states, such as education and local government issues. © Brain Wrinkles

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Parliamentary Democracy The chancellor is selected by members of the Bundestag. The chancellor is the leader of the party with the most seats in the Bundestag. © Brain Wrinkles

Role of the Citizen Citizens have same basic freedoms as United Kingdom. Citizens 18 or older may chose to vote They have freedom of speech, right to a fair trial, the right to own property, and the right to security. Citizens do not directly elect the leaders (only the Bundestag). © Brain Wrinkles

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Russia’s White House © Brain Wrinkles

Federal System Russia has a federal system, which means that the national government and the federal districts (political units like states) SHARE power. There are 7 federal districts in Russia, each run by its own regional governor. © Brain Wrinkles

Leadership 1. President: holds the most political power Is both the chief executive and the head of state Elected by the people (presidential democracy) 2. Prime Minister: helps in day-to-day running of government Appointed by the president 2nd in command © Brain Wrinkles

Vladimir Putin Russia’s President © Brain Wrinkles

Russia’s Prime Minister Dimitri Medvedev Russia’s Prime Minister © Brain Wrinkles

How Leaders Are Chosen 1. President: elected by popular vote for a six-year term. There is a two-consecutive term limitation. 2. Prime Minister: appointed by the President © Brain Wrinkles

Legislature The Federal Assembly is the country’s bicameral legislature. It consists of two houses called the Federation Council and the State Duma. © Brain Wrinkles

Federation Council The Federation Council has two representatives from each state. State governments appoint the council’s members; they are not directly elected by the people. One important duty: approve the president’s choices of people to fill different government jobs. © Brain Wrinkles

Federation Council in Session © Brain Wrinkles

State Duma The State Duma is larger than the Federation Council. It has 450 members who are elected directly by the people. This house controls the budget and makes the laws. It also approves the president’s choice for prime minister. © Brain Wrinkles

State Duma Building in Moscow © Brain Wrinkles

Presidential Democracy The citizens directly elect the president (every six years). The president works separately from Russia’s Federal Assembly (legislature). © Brain Wrinkles

Role of the Citizen Russia ratified a new constitution in 1993. It guarantees human and civil rights for its citizens, such as the right to vote, equal rights, freedom of religion and speech, etc. Other important rights granted, which were denied during Communist rule, include freedom of movement, mail correspondence, and right to private telephone calls. © Brain Wrinkles

Voting in Russia - 2012 © Brain Wrinkles

In Summary… United Kingdom = parliamentary democracy, constitutional monarchy, unitary system Germany = parliamentary democracy, federal system Russia = presidential democracy, federal system © Brain Wrinkles

TEACHER INFO: Insta-Snaps Print off the following slide & make a copy for each student. In each “snap box” the students will draw a picture to represent a part of each country’s government. (It could be a leader, legislature, citizens’ rights, building, etc.) In the text box, they should describe what the picture is and why/how it is important to the country’s government. © Brain Wrinkles

Insta-Snaps Insta-Snaps Insta-Snaps Insta-Snaps Directions: In the “snap box”, draw a picture to represent one important aspect of each country’s government. (It could be the government type, citizens’ rights, how leaders are elected, legislature’s role, etc.) In each caption box, describe what the picture is and how it is important to the country’s government. Don’t’ forget to include a hashtag for the most important part! Insta-Snaps Insta-Snaps Insta-Snaps © Brain Wrinkles

TEACHER INFO: Triple Venn Diagram Print off the Venn Diagram for each student. The students will work with partners to compare and contrast the three governments from this lesson. © Brain Wrinkles

EUROPEAN GOVERNMENTS UK Germany Russia Compare and Contrast © Brain Wrinkles

TEACHER INFO: Rate A Government Print out the Rate a Government handout for each student. The students will choose one of the 3 country’s governments and give it a review (similar to a book review on Amazon). They will include a symbol, description, and two review from people who agree/disagree with the country’s government. Project the directions slide on the next screen so that students know what goes in each section.   © Brain Wrinkles

Describe the key components of the country’s government. Rate A Government Country: __________________________ Government Description: Describe the key components of the country’s government. Symbol Customer Reviews Date: ___________ Date: ___________ By ___________ from ______________ By ___________ from ______________ What would someone who agrees with the country’s government say about it? How many stars would he give? What would someone who disagrees with the country’s government say about it? How many stars would he give? © Brain Wrinkles

Rate A Government Country: __________________________ Customer Reviews Government Description: Customer Reviews Date: ___________ Date: ___________ By ___________ from ______________ By ___________ from ______________ © Brain Wrinkles

TEACHER INFO: Comprehension Check Print off the Comprehension Check for each student. The students will complete this handout at the end of the lesson. You can count this as a quiz! © Brain Wrinkles

Comparing European Governments 1. Which part of government is responsible for making the laws for the United Kingdom? 2. Which house of the UK’s parliament has the most power? 3. How is the Prime Minister elected in the United Kingdom? 4. Describe the monarch’s role in the UK’s government: 5. How is the power divided in Germany’s government? 6. Why is Germany considered a parliamentary democracy? 7. Is the power in Russia’s government divided the same was as in the UK or in Germany? 8. What is the name for Russia’s chief executive? 9. In Russia, what office do the people elect—the president or prime minister? 10. How has the role of the citizens in Russia changed since the fall of Communism & the Soviet Union? © Brain Wrinkles Comparing European Governments Comprehension Check

Comparing European Governments 1. Which part of government is responsible for making the laws for the United Kingdom? Parliament 2. Which house of the UK’s parliament has the most power? House of Commons 3. How is the Prime Minister elected in the United Kingdom? The leader of the political party in the House of Commons with the most members 4. Describe the monarch’s role in the UK’s government: Mostly ceremonial, power is limited by constitution 5. How is the power divided in Germany’s government? Federal—shared between national and local governments 6. Why is Germany considered a parliamentary democracy? Chancellor is elected by members of legislature 7. Is the power in Russia’s government divided the same was as in the UK or in Germany? Germany—federal 8. What is the name for Russia’s chief executive? President 9. In Russia, what office do the people elect—the president or prime minister? 10. How has the role of the citizens in Russia changed since the fall of Communism & the Soviet Union? Can vote on leader, more personal freedoms, less censorship (mail, telephone, etc.) © Brain Wrinkles Comparing European Governments Comprehension Check

TEACHER INFO: TICKET OUT THE DOOR Print off the Crystal Ball handout for each student (two-per-page). Have the students make predictions about each country’s economy based on what they learned about the country’s government. Collect & read their responses and begin the next day’s lesson by sharing a few outloud. © Brain Wrinkles

Crystal Ball Predictions Crystal Ball Predictions Name: Name: Crystal Ball Predictions Crystal Ball Predictions Based on what we learned about UK, Germany, & Russia’s governments, what do you think each of their economies will be like? Based on what we learned about UK, Germany, & Russia’s governments, what do you think each of their economies will be like? © Brain Wrinkles © Brain Wrinkles