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Governments A way to classify governments is by determining how the power in the government is distributed. SS7CG6 The student will compare and contrast
Governments A way to classify governments is by determining how
the power in the government is distributed. SS7CG6 The student will
compare and contrast various forms of government. a.Describe the
ways government systems distribute power: unitary, confederation,
and federal. b. Explain how governments determine citizen
participation: autocratic, oligarchic, and democratic. c. Describe
the two predominant forms of democratic governments: parliamentary
and presidential
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The Way Governments Distribute Power Unitary Confederation
Federal
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Unitary A form of government where the power is held by one
central authority Examples: Parliament in the UK Japan Many African
Countries Benefits: Every citizen in the country is entitled to the
same rights and benefits. Unitary systems make it easier to
maintain a sense of national identity. Unitary systems tend to run
more smoothly because policy is easier to implement and less effort
is spent sorting out who should do what.
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Confederation When independent countries agree to work together
to secure a common purpose They limit some of their freedoms to
compromise and work together Examples: European Union OPEC
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries United Nations
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Federal A form of government where power is shared between one
central government and several regional authorities. Examples: The
U.S.A. is divided into the national government and the state
governments. India
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How Govts Determine Citizen Participation Autocracy/autocratic
Oligarchy/oligarchic Democracy/democratic
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Autocratic Govt Citizen Participation One person possesses
unlimited power Citizen has little, if any, role in the govt
Example: dictators Saddam Hussein in Iraq China Many African
countries Cuba
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Oligarchic Govt Citizen Participation Govt by the few Sometimes
a govt in which a small group exercises control, especially for
corrupt and selfish purposes Citizen has very limited role
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Democratic Govt Citizen Participation Govt where people
(citizens) have the power Citizens participate in free elections to
choose their govt representation BrainPop
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Two main forms of Democratic Govts Parliamentary
Presidential
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Parliamentary A system of govt where executive power is held by
members of legislature May have a prime minister elected by the
legislature
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Presidential A system where the executive (president) is
independent of the legislature President doesnt make laws, but can
encourage legislature to create certain laws