1. Political and Economic Systems
Adolf Hitler
Dictator
Fascism
Joseph Stalin
Dictator
Communism
Franklin Roosevelt
U.S. President
Democracy

2. A Political System is a type of Government.
Political Systems
Kings
Presidents
Dictators
North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un
King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia
Dictatorship
Monarchy
U.S. President Barack Obama
Democracy
A Political System is a type of Government.

3. A Government creates and enforces the laws of a society.

4. There are five core types of political systems.
1. Representative Democracy
United States
Ancient Greece
2. Direct Democracy
Saudi Arabia
3. Monarchy
4. Constitutional Monarchy
United Kingdom
North Korea
5. Dictatorship

5. Direct Democracy Direct Democracy was created by the ancient Greeks.
In this type of government people create laws without the aid of elected leaders.
There are no candidates, leaders, or elected representatives.
Citizens vote on all the issues and create all the laws.

6. Representative Democracy
In a Representative Democracy voters elect officials to represent them. These Representatives make and enforce the laws of the government.

7. Representative Democracy
The United States is a Representative Democracy!
Yes!
Is the United States of America a Republic?
________
“I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands . . .”

8. Monarchy A monarchy is a government ruled by a King or Queen
A monarch is a King or Queen.
An Absolute Monarchy means that the King or Queen has absolute power over the government and the people
In a monarchy power is inherited. The next monarch, by tradition, is the first born son of the ruling king or queen.

9. Constitution
A constitution is a system of laws that limit and define a government’s powers.

10. Constitutional Monarchy ( Also known as a Parliamentary Monarchy)
A real and legitimate Royal Family does exist.
The King or Queen have no real power
The government is run by a legislative body known as Parliament
There are two houses of Parliament:
* The House of Lords ( No Power)
* The House of Commons (True Power)
The House of Commons is a group of elected officials that make all the laws and policies of government
The leader of the House of Commons is an elected official known as the _______________
Prime Minister

11. Dictatorship
A dictator makes all the laws, dictates all policies, and has total power over the government and its people
This type of total power is called “Totalitarianism”
A dictator seizes power and takes over the government by force ( this is called a “Coup”)
A dictator rules with the help of a “Puppet Party”
The puppet party is a political party that votes exactly the way the dictator requests

12. Notes A Government creates and enforces the laws of a society.
A Political system is a form of government.
A Government creates and enforces the laws of a society.
A Constitution is a system of laws that limit and define a government’s powers.

13. Political Systems Copy Down Chart For notes! Copy Down Chart
Government System Lawmakers Achieve Power Example
Representative Laws are made by Elected Officials Through campaigns United States
Democracy leaders chosen in Representatives of the and free elections
free elections people
Direct Laws are made The People Direct Voting Ancient Greece
Democracy directly by the people Citizens & Registered Referendum Ballot
Voters
Monarchy Absolute Power King or Queen Born into power Saudi Arabia
Laws are made by Inherited-
the King or Queen
Constitutional Laws are made by Parliament Commons Lords United Kingdom
Monarchy elected leaders of H.O. Commons H.O Lords Elected to Inherited
Parliament Elected Officials Born into power Parliament
Make the Laws Advise Only
Dictatorship One Leader Rules Dictator makes laws with Seize power by Cuba
-Totalitarianism the help of a “Puppet Party” force! (Coup)

14. Question:
In your opinion What is the best type of political system? “Which government is the Best” Explain your answer!

15. Question: (and possibly dying) for?
Can a political system or type of government be worth fighting
(and possibly dying) for?

16. Sudetenland

17. Invasion of Soviet Union (Russia) Operation Barbarossa June 22, 1941

20. VE Day
War’s Over -
Hitler’s Dead!
May 7, 1945

21. V. J. Day!
Japan is Defeated
WWII is Over!
August 15, 1945

22. There are three main types of economic systems:
1. Capitalism
2. Communism
3. Socialism

23. Capitalism is an economic system used by the United States.
In a capitalist system all businesses, property and industry are owned by the people.
Capitalism uses a “Free Market” system whereby businesses and consumers determine prices and wages

24. All prices and wages are set by the government!
Communism
Karl Marx – Vladimir Lenin – Mao Tse Tung
In a communist system all property, business and industry is owned by the government!
All prices and wages are set by the government!

25. Socialism
In a socialist economic system the government owns all essential business and industry and the people own all non – essential business and industry.
Basic industries that are important to people’s lives, such as health care – higher education – heat – electricity – etc. are owned and run by the government. These industries are deemed to vital to be run by companies for profits.
Non – basic industries, such as restaurants – department stores – hotels – etc. are owned by private people.

26. Copy Down Chart
For Notes!
Economic Systems
Copy Down Chart
For Notes!
Economic System Business & Industry Wages & Prices Example
Capitalism Property & Business “Free Market” United States
are privately owned Consumers and
by the people! Businesses set all Japan
Wages & Prices
Socialism Essential Industries are Government sets all France
owned by the government! wages and prices!
Non-Essential Industries “Free Market system” Denmark
are owned by the people!
Communism All Property, Businesses All Wages and Prices are China
and Industries are owned set by the government!
by the government! Cuba

27. The Four Essential Developments that led to Civilization!
Tools:
______________
Fire:
______________
Agriculture:
_____________________
Writing:
______________

28. Tools were used for hunting, defense, farming and building!
Tools /Technology
Tools were used for hunting, defense, farming and building!

29. Fire can be utilized for warmth, light and cooking!
Which of these was most important for human development? ____________

30. Writing
Writing is a means of communication other than verbal. But most important writing created . . .
History

31. Agriculture Farming: The most important of all the four developments.
People no longer wandered aimlessly or followed herds for food.
They stayed in one place!

32. Agriculture! Farming led to settled homes!
Settled homes led to society – communities!
Communities led to common language!
Social interaction led to rules, law and government!
Civilization!

33. The Four Developments of Civilization:
Notes:
The Four Developments of Civilization:
Tools /Technology: Assisted early man’s development through hunting, building and farming.
Fire: Helped early man populate the world providing warmth in cold climates.
Writing: Created history – and helped early man communicate nonverbally.
Agriculture: Farming provided a steady food supply. This led to settled homes and early communities which eventually led to civilization.