Unit 1 1 Forms of Government Power Point

Unit 1. 1: Forms of Government Power Point � Directions: Complete the Guided Reading Chart as you read the power point.

Anarchy � Definition – lawlessness, disorder, or no government � Advantages: people can do anything they want � Disadvantages: no rule or order; no one held responsible for their actions � Example: none (it usually doesn’t last very long)

Direct Democracy � Definition: ALL citizens must meet to make decisions � Advantages: everyone has some power � Disadvantages: it is not possible today because countries have large populations ◦ all 300 million Americans could not get together and decide every issue � Example: Mayflower Compact

Representative Democracy/Republic � Definition –citizens vote and choose a smaller group of people to represent them, make laws, and govern � Advantages: the government is limited and the people have power � Disadvantages: the decision-making process can be slow because of compromises � Example: the United States

Monarchy � Definition– a government with a ruler based on family or heritage (a king or queen) � An absolute monarchy has unlimited authority (like a totalitarian state) � Advantages: decisions are quick; symbol of country � Disadvantages: you must be born into this position � Example: Saudi Arabia

Constitutional Monarchy � Definition – monarch that acts as the head of state, but still has a law -making body that is voted on by the people � Advantages: people make some decisions; still have a symbol of state � Disadvantage: same as Republic � Example: Great Britain

Theocracy � Definition – government under control of religious leaders � Advantages: can enforce morality � Disadvantages: no room for religious diversity or disagreement � Example: Iran

Aristocracy/Oligarchy � Definition – government in control by a small number of people ◦ Aristocracy is land-holding elite ◦ Oligarchy is usually in control by force � Advantages: decisionmaking is faster with a small number of people � Disadvantages: most citizens have no control � Example: Former Soviet Union (communists), Cuba

Totalitarianism/Dictatorship � Definition: an authoritarian government where the government controls everything. People have limited freedoms and choices. � Advantages: decision making is fast � Disadvantages: the people have no power � Example: North Korea

Class Work – from C&E Book pages 86 -89 � Create a Foldable outlining the Principles of American Democracy. Fold in half (hot dog style) & then in thirds � Step 1: Top left corner, title: “Principles of Democracy” � Step 2: In remaining 5 boxes list one of each of the following concepts : Popular Sovereignty, Rule of Law, Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances, Federalism � Step 3: In each box you must: ◦ Identify the word ◦ Describe the principle in your own words ◦ Give an example of the principle (see me if you need help) ◦ Illustrate the principle of government � You must have ALL of these things to get full credit. Please turn it in when you are finished.