1. Forms of Government Cheat Sheet
LG 1: Compare how government systems operate and compare voting patterns in various types of government.

2. Anarchy No Government Not Sustainable
Usually results in a dictatorship

3. Republic
Led by representatives of the voters who serve for a term (set period of time)
Multiple political parties
The people are the sovereign power so they are free from any fear of official or elite control/punishment
Liberties and Rights are protected by a Constitution
Attention is focused on the common good

4. Democracy Majority Rules (whether good or bad)
People vote directly on issues
Not bound by a constitution
Not sustainable

5. Monarchy Head of state is the monarch, or king or queen
Divine Right, or the will of God
Holds position for life, able to pass down the crown to descendent
Now, most monarchs are symbolic heads of state and not politically influential heads of government

6. Dictatorship Authoritarian: a person with complete authority
Gains control or is put in position of authority by others (usually by force)
Dictators are free to do as they please.
Citizens have few rights.
Dictators usually stay in power until they are overthrown.
Advantage- decisions can be made quickly.

7. Totalitarian
One leader or political party has total control of all aspects of society including: the Police, Military, Communications, Economy, Education, religious groups, and HAIR CUTS
Government censorship- prohibits everything that criticizes the government
No separate political parties, labor unions, or other organizations are allowed
People who oppose the govt. are sent to labor camps or killed

8. Theocracy Run by religion/religious leaders
Govt. claims to be directed by god or divinely blessed.
No separation between church and state
People of other faiths are often excluded or expelled
Can take the form of a monarchy, dictatorship or totalitarian