Forms of Governments By Beverly Bright Moss Governments
Forms of Governments By Beverly Bright Moss
Governments are very important to us. They affect everything in our lives. The type of government that we have affects where we live what we wear what we eat where we go to school where we work
Democracy Feudalism Oligarchy Despotism There are different forms of Government. Monarchy Authoritarianism Totalitarianism Republic
Monarchy King George III England Ruler is always from the same family. Queen Elizabeth King Juan Carlos I King Morocco Mohammed VI Spain King Ferdinand & Norway Queen Isabella King Harald V & Queen Sonja
In the Middle Ages, the king would award land to his most important nobles (lords, barons, bishops). Feudalism Those nobles controlled their own lands. They minted their own money and levied taxes. They provided protection to peasants in exchange for living and working on their lands. They also demanded military service and provided soldiers to the king.
Oligarchy Most of the political power in the government is controlled by a small group (usually the wealthiest or most ruthless). Lykurgos from ancient Sparta South Africa’s Oligarchy rule known as apartheid ended in 1994 when Mandela became president.
Democracy Government by the People Republic
Democracy People have a say in their government by voting. Republic (Representative Democracy) People vote for representatives who make important governmental decisions.
Authoritarianism The people do not have individual freedom. The government (one person or a small group of people) has complete authority and is not accountable to the people. Totalitarianism Government has total control over people’s lives. It seeks to dominate society in every way. Despotism Supreme master or lord. Tyrant.
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