The Formation of Governments Chapter 1 - Section 2

Warm-Up: Write the Preamble to the Constitution in Modern Language

Systems of Government Unitary System Federal System Confederacy Gives all key powers to the national government Examples: Cuba, Iraq, Soviet Union, North Korea Federal System Divides the powers between the national and state governments Example: United States, Canada, Chile Confederacy Loose union of independent states U.S.A. prior to the development of a strong national system

What is a Constitution? A plan that sets out rules for government Ideals, structure, supreme law Incomplete guides that can be changed with Amendments “Living documents”

Preamble Articles (7) Amendments Introduction “We the people” “Insure domestic tranquility” “Provide for the general welfare” I - Legislative Branch House of Rep + Senate II - Executive Branch Presidency III - Judicial Branch Supreme Courts IV - Relations Amongst the States Federalism V - Amending Process How to change Constitution VI - National Supremacy VII - Ratification of Constitution Bill of Rights 1-10 are called the Bill of Rights 27 altogether

Haves and Have-Nots or “Why do you white men have so much cargo?” Industrialized (Developed) Nations Not “1st world countries” Large industries & more comfortable way of life Less political turmoil High levels of education Wealthy nations Developing Nations Not “3rd world countries” Beginning to develop industrially Famine, disease, political turmoil common Education levels low Histories of colonialism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgnmT-Y_rGQ

Types of Government Chapter 1 - Section 3

Brainstorm: What forms of government do we see around the world Brainstorm: What forms of government do we see around the world? Who has the power?

Major Types of Government Autocracy Power and authority in the hands of 1 person Oldest form of government and very common Forms Totalitarian dictatorships Monarchy (king or queen) Absolute (Saudi Arabia) Constitutional (Sweden)

Major Types of Government Oligarchy A small group holds power Even if there is a government, it only works to benefit the small group of rulers Examples: China, Russia

Stop and Write: How are autocracies and oligarchies similar Stop and Write: How are autocracies and oligarchies similar? How are they different?

Democracy Republic Hallmarks Rule by the people “Government of the people, by the people, and for the people” Direct Democracy Vote directly and individually on issues No country-wide examples in the world Representative Democracy People elect representatives Reps have the power to make laws Voters still hold the sovereign power Not every democracy is a republic Hallmarks Individual Liberty, Majority Rule with Minority Rights, Free Elections, Political Parties, Free Enterprise, Education, Strong Civil Society, Social Consensus

Stop and Draw: Create an image for either democracy or republic

Act it out: With your group, create a 20-30 second skit to explain your term

Synthesize Which forms of government are supported by Thomas Hobbes’ model of the social contract? Which forms of government are supported by John Locke’s model of the social contract? Why has there been movement toward constitutional and democratic models of government over the last 100 years? Are there benefits under other systems to either the government or the people that make moving toward democracy undesirable?

Homework Read/Review Chapter 1, Sections 2-3 Written Homework #4 on page 17 Chapter 1 - Section 3 Concepts in Action - Cultural Pluralism Question in Red Box on page 24