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Identify the different Identify the different types of government types of government
and how they are and how they are different.different.
Essential Question
How do we define the different types of governments?
Essential Question
Governments can be categorized as monarchies, theocracies, dictatorships or democracies, but categories may overlap.
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•Democracy•Dictatorship•Monarchy•Theocracy
Explanation,
Picture, and
Example for each
leaders are usually elected by the people Citizens who are eligible to vote have a
say in how the government works.
Democracy
Parliamentary Democracy
elected Parliament Parliament: an elected group of people that
makes laws; often, power is shared among several political parties
Federal Republic allows shared power among national and local
authorities
Types of Democracy
Republic
a country that has no monarch
The head of the country is usually an elected president.
oldest form of government leader is determined through family lines leader is in this position for life Often, a monarchy will include a dynasty, a
powerful group or family that maintains its power and position over many generations
Monarchy
Constitutional Monarchy
monarch as head of state--one who represents the people as a traditional symbol of the country
AND
elected officials as head of government--those who make laws and official decisions for the country
Combination Governments: Democracy +
Monarchy
a single leader has absolute control and
unrestricted power opposite of a democracy leader may use force to control the population
Dictatorship
Communism
the government owns all property and dominates all aspects of life in a country
historically involved the violent overthrow of capitalism (when businesses are owned by individuals instead of the government)
Often take away human rights
Common Type of Dictatorship/Autocra
cy
Capitalist
free-market country people can own their own
businesses and property People can also buy services for
private use, such as healthcare. provide their own education,
health and welfare services
Communist
the government owns property such as businesses and farms
provides its people's healthcare, education and welfare
the people are ruled by a
powerful few Leaders are usually members of
wealthy families or the military.
Oligarchy
When a nation recognizes a god
or a deity as their ruler and the king or leader as that god’s representative
Theocracy
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This form of government is elected by the people and everyone is eligible to vote.
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DemocracyHome
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A government ruled by a king, queen, emperor or empress.
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MonarchyHome
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A country ruled by a single leader. The leader has not been elected and may use force to keep control.
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DictatorshipHome
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Government by a single person having unlimited power; despotism (domination through threat of punishment and violence).
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AutocracyHome
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The government owns property such as businesses and farms and provides its people's healthcare, education and welfare.
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CommunismHome
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A situation where there is no government.
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AnarchyHome
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The ruling group that forms when a government is overthrown by force.
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RevolutionaryHome
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A government in which a few people such as a dominant clan or clique have power.
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OligarchyHome
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A country that has no monarch, but is headed by an elected president or official is a ________.
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RepublicHome
Resources
The Democracy Project BBC Types of Government World Population Under Various Governments Dictator for A Day Types of Governments