1. Limited vs. Unlimited Govt
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2. Limited Government
Unlimited Government

3. THE FOLLOWING NOTES ARE GOING TO BE ON THE “LIMITED GOVERNMENT” SIDE!

4. What is it?
Limited government is a system in which power is restricted by the people

5. The election of a U.S. President
Real life Example
The election of a U.S. President

6. Examples of Limited Government
Democracy
Republic
Constitutional Monarchy

7. Remember!
The people of a country are involved in government decisions OR
elect representatives to help make government decisions

8. THE FOLLOWING NOTES ARE GOING TO BE ON THE “UNLIMITED GOVERNMENT” SIDE!

9. What is it?
Unlimited government is a system in which the ruler/rulers have absolute and total control

10. Hitler’s rule in Germany
Real life Example
Hitler’s rule in Germany

11. Examples of unlimited government
Absolute monarchy
Dictatorship
Oligarchy

12. Remember
Only one person or small group of people control citizen’s lives
No limits are imposed on his/her/their authority

13. Checking for understanding
For the following scenarios, hold up the green card for “Limited Government” and the red card for “Unlimited Government”

14. Scenario 1
Citizens or their representatives can remove elected officials from office
LIMITED

15. Scenario 2
The media, newspapers, magazines, and reporters can freely report news from all over the world
LIMITED

16. Scenario 3
The military shuts down the elections and decides who is going to rule the country
UNLIMITED

17. Scenario 4
People who disagree with the ruler are arrested
UNLIMITED