FORMS OF GOVERNMENT Absolute Monarchy Constitutional Monarchy Parliamentary
FORMS OF GOVERNMENT Absolute Monarchy, Constitutional Monarchy, Parliamentary Democracy, Theocracy, Presidential Democracy, Dictatorship
Absolute Monarchy • One clear leader, chosen because they are a son or daughter of the king • People believe this leader is in charge because they were chosen by God • Same person makes and enforces all laws • There is a King, Queen or Czar • King Louis XIV of France was an absolute monarch
“Like my hair? ”
Constitutional Monarch • King or Queen also has to deal with a legislature • People believe God chose the king, but they get to choose the legislature • Legislature and King both make laws • Probably is a king or queen and a prime minister • England is an example
“I’m in charge, ignore her (him)”
Parliamentary Democracy • People choose a legislature, legislature chooses the leader • Prime minister is chosen by the legislature • Prime minister can be replaced at any time with a “No Confidence” vote • Legislature makes the law, Prime Minister enforces the law • Israel and Russia are examples
“I hope this kid doesn’t get rid of me. ”
Theocracy • Country is ruled by the religious leader • People believe the nation is doing the business of God • Laws often come from religious law • The Ahatolla in Iran was a good example, some religious leaders in Iraq want this
Presidential Democracy • Leader is chosen by the people for a set period of time • Will have a president and a legislature • President not easily removed • United States is an example
“I sure hope they pick me again”
Dictatorship • One person is in charge, often takes over by force • People listen to him or her because they are afraid • One person makes and enforces the laws • Hitler, Mussolini, Sadam Hussein were examples
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