WarmUp Turn to page 100 in the textbook

Warm-Up �Turn to page 100 in the textbook. Use the reading there to write the definition of limited and unlimited government in your own words on your handout. Characteristics of Limited Gov. Characteristics of Unlimited Gov. Definition -

SWBAT compare the characteristics of limited and unlimited governments; identify examples of limited and unlimited governments OBJECTIVE

Limited vs. Unlimited �Limited government What type of government does the United States �Unlimited government have? A government is unlimited when there are no limits, or A government is limited when there are limits, or restrictions, on what the government is able to do, especially regarding the rights of citizens restrictions, on what the government is able to do, or, if there any, they are ignored by those in control.

Characteristics of Limited Gov. Characteristics of Unlimited Gov. Definition - A government is limited when there are limits, or restrictions, on what the government is able to do, especially regarding the rights of citizens Definition - A government is unlimited when there are no limits, or restrictions, on what the government is able to do, or, if there any, they are ignored by those in control. Advantages Disadvantages Happier citizens Increased fairness Power comes from ppl. Easier to get rid of bad leaders Takes time to make decisions Change is slow Hard to make everyone happy Faster decision-making Faster change Easy to corrupt Citizens have no voice/less liberty Harder to get bad leaders out of power Decisions are often made to please only a few