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FORMS of GOVERNMENT SS6CG4: The student will compare and contrast various forms of government.

FORMS of GOVERNMENT SS6CG4: a. Describe the ways government systems distribute power: unitary, confederation, and federal ESSENTIAL QUESTION How is power distributed in different forms of government (unitary, confederation, and federal)?

Types of Distribution Three basic ways power is distributed: Unitary Confederation Federal These terms are just words to describe WHO has the power in the government or WHO is the decision maker.

Types of Distribution UNITARY: a form of government in which power is held by one central authority Remember: Unicorn has 1 horn, a unitary form of government has 1 main source of authority. Examples of Unitary governments: Dictatorship, absolute monarchy Countries with Unitary governments: Iran, Cuba, North Korea

Types of Distribution Confederation Groups get together to voluntarily work together for each other’s benefit. It is not required that they work together. Each group may choose to leave the confederation at any time. Remember: The Confederate States of America from the Civil War. Example: European Union, United Nations

Types of Distribution Federal: A form of government in which power is divided between one central and several regional authorities Types of leaders: Presidents, Prime Ministers Set up by a constitution Examples of Federal governments: United States, Canada, Australia, Russia, Belgium, India, Malaysia

Autocratic How Governments Determine Citizen Participation: One person possesses unlimited power. The citizen has limited, if any, role in government. Rule of ONE

How Governments Determine Citizen Participation: Autocratic The oldest form of government. One of the most common forms of government. Dictator maintains power through inheritance or ruthless use of military and police power. Examples: Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini, Joseph Stalin, Fidel Castro

Oligarchy How Governments Determine Citizen Participation: Rule of a few. Sometimes a small group exercises control, especially for corrupt and selfish purposes. The citizen has a very limited role.

How Governments Determine Citizen Participation Oligarchy The group gets its power from military, social power, wealth, religion or a combination. Opposition is usually suppressed- sometimes violently. Examples- Communist countries such as China. South Africa during Apartheid Leaders in the party and armed forces control government.

How Governments Determine Citizen Participation Autocracy & Oligarchy Sometimes claim they rule for the people. In reality, the people have very little say in both types of government. Examples- May hold elections with only one candidate or control the results in various ways. Examples- Even when these governments have a legislature or national assembly, they often only approve decisions made by the leaders.

Democracy How Governments Determine Citizen Participation: Rule of ALL. A country or nation where the people hold supreme power. Usually, they exercise their power by electing officials to represent them.

Ms. Mack’s Citizenship Pizza On construction paper at the front of the class, draw either the pizza or another way of remembering the types of citizen participation.

Distributed Summarizing: With a seat partner, determine which diagram most likely represents each type of government in terms of citizen participation. Be ready to support your answer.

Distributed Summarizing: With a seat partner, determine which diagram below represents each type of government in terms of citizen participation. Be ready to support your answer.

How Governments Determine Citizen Participation DemocracyOligarchicAutocratic Government Power Citizen Participation Government Power General Citizen Participation Government Power Citizen Participation Select Citizens Participate High Low or No Participation High