TYPES OF GOVERNMENT AROUND THE WORLD Whats an

TYPES OF GOVERNMENT AROUND THE WORLD

What’s an ‘IDEOLOGY’? n A set of beliefs and values that state how a society should be organized and what goals or objectives society should pursue.

DIRECT DEMOCRACY (PURE DEMOCRACY) WHAT IS IT? Government in which all citizens have EQUAL power in decision-making. n ADVANTAGES Every person has a say and is involved in the decision-making process. No one is left out.

DIRECT DEMOCRACY (PURE DEMOCRACY) DISADVANTAGES Only works when working with small #’s of people. Time-consuming: all citizens have to give input, and/or have a say in debates.

DIRECT DEMOCRACY (PURE DEMOCRACY) n EXAMPLES n Countries that have referendums: n n Germany Israel New Zealand Sweden

REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY n n Government in which people elect representatives who hold the decisionmaking power. ADVANTAGES Politicians’ jobs depend on meeting the needs of voters. Takes less time and is easier than a D/D.

REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY n n n DISADVANTAGES Desire of reps to please everyone may cripple the system. Reps may not always agree with those they represent.

REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY n n n EXAMPLES: Canada Britain United States Japan

DICTATORSHIP (AUTOCRATIC) A form of government in which absolute power is controlled by a dictator or a small group. ADVANTAGES: In emergencies, a dictator can move quickly to take action. No time is lost in debate or discussion.

DICTATORSHIP (AUTOCRATIC) n n DISADVANTAGES: People are given little or no individual liberty (freedom/choice). Rights can be trampled on. Decisions may be flawed, wrong, dangerous…

DICTATORSHIP (AUTOCRATIC) n n n EXAMPLES: Military Juntas North Korea Cuba Burma

THEOCRACY n n n n Strong National Pride + Strong Religious Beliefs = Control by Religious Leaders ADVANTAGES: Helps to keep the tradition of the country People admire and look up to the rulers General agreement on decisions…

THEOCRACY n n n DISADVANTAGES: Can result in discrimination (against other religions). Disagreement over interpretation of religious texts (ie: the Koran)

THEOCRACY n n n EXAMPLES: Islamic Republic of Iran The Vatican

Vatican City Area: 110 acres Pop: 800 people

ABSOLUTE MONARCHY n n Power is inherited and passed down the royal family line. ADVANTAGES: No worry or conflict over elections. Stable, long line of heirs and rulers.

ABSOLUTE MONARCHY n n n DISADVANTAGES: People do not have the right to vote. Inherited power does not guarantee good leadership.

ABSOLUTE MONARCHY n n n EXAMPLES: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia African Kingdom of Swaziland

FACISM / NAZISM n n A movement of large masses. It celebrates the nation (or race) as supreme. Characterized by strong militarism and secret police.

FASCISM / NAZISM n n n ADVANTAGES: Decision-making process is quick. Unifies the nation – patriotic. DISADVANTAGES: Discrimination, racism. Brutal violence and repression.

FASCISM / NAZISM

DARFUR (Western Region of Sudan)