1. Political and Economic Systems-Chapter 4

2. Political Systems

3. Levels of Government
Unitary System – gives all key power to the national or central government
Example: England and France
Federal System – divides the powers of government between the national government and state or provincial governments.
Example: U.S. , Mexico, Brazil, Canada, Switzerland, and India.

4. Autocracy (Power belongs to a single individual)
Absolute or totalitarian dictatorship

5. Dictatorship An individual or group holds complete political power.
Any Examples?

6. Germany - Hitler

7. Cuba – Raul Castro

8. North Korea - Kim Jong-Un

9. Autocracy
Monarchies

10. Autocracy -Monarchy A ruling family headed by a king or queen.
Any Examples?
Queen Elizabeth II

11. Prince William and Harry

12. Saudi Arabia - King Abdullah

13. Oligarchy (Small group holds Power)
China

14. Democracy
Citizens hold political power either directly or through elected representatives.

15. Mexico – Enrique Pena Nieto

16. Democracy
Direct-citizens
Vote directly

17. Democracy Representative-citizens elect representatives United States
Of America
Barack Obama 

18. U.S. Congress

19. Economic Systems

20. Traditional Economy (habit and custom determine)
Inuit's or other indigenous groups

21. Market Economy (Individuals and private groups)
Free enterprise (supply and demand)
A pure market economy does not exist
Individuals and private groups make decision on what to produce

22. Free Enterprise

23. U.S. Market Economy

24. Mixed Economy (government supports and regulates free enterprise)

25. Command Economy (government owns or directs means of production)
Socialism and Communism

26. Communism
All political power and means of production are held by the government.
Any Examples?
North Korea, China, Cuba, Laos, and Vietnam

27. Socialism Equal distribution of wealth
Control society through government
Public ownership of land, factories, and other means of production