th 6 Grade Social Studies Unit 7 Lesson

th 6 Grade Social Studies Unit 7, Lesson 2: Why Are There Different Forms of Government? 1

G O V E R N M E N T Who has the power? How do they get or keep power? Are there limits to governmental power? Do citizens have rights? 2

What kind of government do we have? HINT: It gives the answer in the Pledge of Allegiance. 3

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Sovereignty • Having power and authority over the people who reside within a defined area • It means a state or a governing body has the full right and power to govern itself without any interference from outside sources or bodies. 5

Popular Sovereignty means that the power and authority of the government comes from the people. Power Authority The ability to control others The right to use power 6

Limited Government • The national government does not have absolute authority. It can only do what the people have given it the power to do. • The government must also obey its own laws. Officers of the government are not above the law 7

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Powers Granted to the Federal Government Powers Reserved for the States (Delegated Powers) (Reserved Powers) POWER Shared Powers 10

Who should have the … ACTIVITY

Power Pieces 12

What is another way we limit the power of our government? 13

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Federal Government Legislative To enforce laws Supreme Court and other Federal Courts 15

Federal Government Legislative Executive Judicial To make laws To enforce laws To interpret laws Congress President Supreme Court and other Federal Courts 16

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Congress passes a bill. The President vetoes the bill. 18

Congress passes a bill. Check by the ? Branch The President vetoes the bill. 19

Congress passes a bill. Check by the ? Branch The President vetoes the bill. Congress overrides the veto by a 2/3 vote. 20

Congress passes a bill. Check by the ? Branch The President vetoes the bill. Congress overrides the veto by a 2/3 vote. Check by the ? Branch 21

Congress passes a bill. Check by the ? Branch The President vetoes the bill. Congress overrides the veto by a 2/3 vote. Check by the ? Branch The bill becomes a law. 22

Congress passes a bill. Check by the ? Branch The President vetoes the bill. Congress overrides the veto by a 2/3 vote. Check by the ? Branch The bill becomes a law. The Supreme Court declares the law unconstitutional. 23

Congress passes a bill. Check by the ? Branch The President vetoes the bill. Congress overrides the veto by a 2/3 vote. Check by the ? Branch The bill becomes a law. Check by the ? Branch The Supreme Court declares the law unconstitutional. 24

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Autocracy “auto” meaning “self” or one “cracy” meaning “rule” or “government” 28

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Oligarchy “olig” meaning “small group” “archy” meaning “rule” or “government” 31

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Democracy “demos” meaning “people” “cracy” meaning “rule” or “government” 34

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Property of Oakland Schools Author: Carol Egbo Editor: Amy Bloom 47