SYSTEMS OF GOVERNMENT BELLRINGER Analyze the chart Comparing

SYSTEMS OF GOVERNMENT

BELLRINGER Analyze the chart “Comparing Democratic & Authoritarian Systems” on page 75 in your textbook. Answer Critical Thinking questions 1 & 2. Make sure to EXPLAIN and ELABORATE on your answer by providing DETAILS from the chart. **Authoritarian is the same thing as Autocracy**

SYSTEMS OF GOVERNMENT = DISTRIBUTION OF POWER • In order to have an effective government, there must be a method for distributing power (authority) within the country.

FEDERAL SYSTEM • Federal System: Power is “layered” or shared among different levels. (ex: United States – Federal, State, & Local levels. )

UNITARY SYSTEMS • Unitary System: Government power is held at the center and the central (national) government performs ALL of the government functions. Central government delegates some powers to lower government levels.

PARLIAMENTARY SYSTEM • Parliamentary System: Government power lies with the legislative body and the leader of the country (usually called the Prime Minister) is part of the legislature.

CONFEDERAL SYSTEM • Confederal System: Government power is located with the independent states and there is little power in the central government.

SCENARIOS! • Using your notes and your Systems of Government Chart, complete the, “Systems of Government Scenarios” on the back of your chart worksheet. – You may work with a shoulder partner.

REVIEW BELLRINGER • 1. Read the information on “Losing Citizenship” on page 58. Then, explain which of the 3 crimes committed resulting in the loss of citizenship is the worst. Provide details explaining your opinion. • 2. One of the five duties of American citizens is “jury duty”. Why do you believe it is important that someone accused of a crime have the right to be tried by their “peers” (people of their community)? Provide details explaining your opinion.

BELLRINGER • Quietly read the “Who Rules? ” handout at your desk. You will use this information to complete today’s assignment.