Do Now Distribution of Power Answer the following

Do Now: Distribution of Power Answer the following in 3 -5 complete sentences: How did your group distribute power in your island government? Why did you make that decision?

Timeline Events First city-states arise in Sumer Sargon of Akkad formed empire (2330 BCE) Roman Republic formed Athens formed direct democracy Roman Empire formed Feudalism began in Europe Rise of absolute monarchies Glorious Revolution in England American Revolution French Revolution Rise of totalitarian dictatorships Date & name of each event listed Picture One sentence explanation of the main feature of the government associated with each event.

Distribution of Power Objective: Identify three ways power is distributed in government and evaluate seven forms of government.

Distribution of Power Government power is exercised at at least two levels: national (central) and regional

Distribution of Power • Unitary Systems: • Centralized Power • Concentrates power in the national (central) gov • Regional governments only get power given by central gov. • Most countries use this

Distribution of Power • Federal systems • Divided power • constitution divides power between the national and regional governments • Used by the U. S.

Distribution of Power Confederal systems Decentralized power resides in the regions Central gov. only has small amount of power to maintain security & coordinate among regions None today European Union – modeled on this system

Forms of Government Use your own words! Term monarchy dictatorship theocracy Single-party state Direct democracy Parliamentary democracy Presidential democracy Definition Pros Cons

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