1. Foundations of United States Citizenship Lesson 6, Chapter 61 Comparing Systems of Government

2. Foundations of United States Citizenship Lesson 6, Chapter 6, Comparing Systems of Government 2 BASIC SYSTEMS Rule by one Good – MonarchyBad – Tyranny Rule by a few Good – AristocracyBad – Oligarchy Rule by many Good – TimocracyBad – Democracy

3. Foundations of United States Citizenship Lesson 6, Chapter 6, Comparing Systems of Government 3 What are the forms of authoritarian governments? Absolute monarch—hereditary ruler with unlimited authority Dictator—leader who exercises complete control over the state Totalitarian—government control extends to almost all aspects of people’s lives

4. Foundations of United States Citizenship Lesson 6, Chapter 6, Comparing Systems of Government 4 Other Types Communism – Government owns and controls all industry and considers the well- being of the state more important than personal rights and liberties – an economic system of government where wealth is distributed based on needs. Fascism – headed by a dictator and closely resembles Communism. The main difference is that industry is controlled by the government but privately owned.

5. Foundations of United States Citizenship Lesson 6, Chapter 6, Comparing Systems of Government 5 Systems Socialism – Public ownership of all production, distribution, and communication. Distribute wealth and income evenly through state welfare policies. Workers own and control the means of production (capital, land, property)

6. Foundations of United States Citizenship Lesson 6, Chapter 6, Comparing Systems of Government 6 More Systems Democracy – People collectively, either directly or by selected representatives, govern themselves. Constitutional Monarchy – People are represented by a legislature or constitution that makes decisions while a monarch is a ceremonial figure with no real power. Capitalism – Open competition in a free market.

7. What are the forms of democratic governments? Constitutional monarchy—country's constitution and laws limit the power of the hereditary ruler Republic—representative government in which voters hold sovereign power Foundations of United States Citizenship Lesson 6, Chapter 6, Comparing Systems of Government 7

8. Presidential system—powers of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches are separated Parliamentary system—has a cabinet composed of members of the legislature, who have executive as well as legislative power Foundations of United States Citizenship Lesson 6, Chapter 6, Comparing Systems of Government 8

9. Assignment Complete a compare/contrast of Parliamentary and Presidential forms of government. Assignment due Monday, 6 January 2014, at beginning of class. Foundations of United States Citizenship Lesson 6, Chapter 6, Comparing Systems of Government 9