2. Identify the different types of government and how they are different.

3.  Essential Question  How do we define the different types of governments?

4.  Essential Question  Governments can be categorized as monarchies, theocracies, dictatorships or democracies, but categories may overlap.

5.  FOLDABLE Democracy Dictatorship Monarchy Theocracy Explanation, Picture, and Example for each

6.   leaders are usually elected by the people  Citizens who are eligible to vote have a say in how the government works. Democracy

7.   Parliamentary Democracy  elected Parliament  Parliament: an elected group of people that makes laws; often, power is shared among several political parties  Federal Republic  allows shared power among national and local authorities Types of Democracy

8.  Republic  a country that has no monarch  The head of the country is usually an elected president.

9.   oldest form of government  leader is determined through family lines  leader is in this position for life  Often, a monarchy will include a dynasty, a powerful group or family that maintains its power and position over many generations Monarchy

10.   Constitutional Monarchy  monarch as head of state--one who represents the people as a traditional symbol of the country AND  elected officials as head of government--those who make laws and official decisions for the country Combination Governments: Democracy + Monarchy

11.   a single leader has absolute control and unrestricted power  opposite of a democracy  leader may use force to control the population Dictatorship

12.   Communism  the government owns all property and dominates all aspects of life in a country  historically involved the violent overthrow of capitalism (when businesses are owned by individuals instead of the government)  Often take away human rights Common Type of Dictatorship/Autocracy

13.  Capitalist  free-market country  people can own their own businesses and property  People can also buy services for private use, such as healthcare.  provide their own education, health and welfare services

14.  Communist  the government owns property such as businesses and farms  provides its people's healthcare, education and welfare

15.   the people are ruled by a powerful few  Leaders are usually members of wealthy families or the military. Oligarchy

16.   When a nation recognizes a god or a deity as their ruler and the king or leader as that god’s representative Theocracy

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21.  1 This form of government is elected by the people and everyone is eligible to vote.

22.  1 Democracy Home

23.  2 A government ruled by a king, queen, emperor or empress.

24.  2 Monarchy

25.  3 A country ruled by a single leader. The leader has not been elected and may use force to keep control.

26.  3 Dictatorship

27.  4 Government by a single person having unlimited power; despotism (domination through threat of punishment and violence).

28.  4 Autocracy

29.  5 The government owns property such as businesses and farms and provides its people's healthcare, education and welfare.

30.  5 Communism

31.  6 A situation where there is no government.

32.  6 Anarchy

33.  7 The ruling group that forms when a government is overthrown by force.

34.  7 Revolutionary

35.  8 A government in which a few people such as a dominant clan or clique have power.

36.  8 Oligarchy

37.  9 A country that has no monarch, but is headed by an elected president or official is a ________.

38.  9 Republic

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41.  Resources  The Democracy Project The Democracy Project  BBC Types of Government BBC Types of Government  World Population Under Various Governments World Population Under Various Governments  Dictator for A Day Dictator for A Day  Types of Governments Types of Governments