Types of Governments

and Economies

Essential QuestionsWhat are the types of

governments and economies?

Purpose of GovernmentMake and uphold lawsProtect citizens and their rights of life,

liberty, and property. Some do not.Maintain order

1. Democratic Government is elected by people voting in

elections Two main types of democratic govts:

– Republic – people elect representatives to make laws

– Democracy – people vote on every law

51% - 48%

2. TheocracyGovernment is controlled by religious leaders and laws.

3. Oligarchy A government where only a few people

have power and control the country. (could be the richest, smartest, a certain race)

4. DictatorshipGovernment by a single person

having unlimited power and uses the military to stay in power.

5. MonarchyHas a king or queen as head of the

country. Their position is based on royalty and passed down through heirs. Power stays in the family.

6. AnarchyWhen there is no government..

–Chaotic because no government to protect the people and make laws

Economics

Economy –the production (making) and consumption (buying or using) of goods and services within a country– Supply (what is produced) and Demand

(what is purchased)

1. Traditional Economy

Based on tradition and custom

Centers on family and tribe

Resources are given based on inheritance

Farming, hunting, gathering

2. Command Economy Government makes all the decisions

– Tells businesses what and how much to produce There is no competition between businesses Consumers lack choices and have little

freedom

3. Market Economy Individuals/businesses make all decisions Competition determines price and

increases the quality of products– Iphone vs Andrioid phones (competition)

Economic freedom

4. Mixed EconomyCombination of Command and

MarketGovt and individuals share decision-

making process

Directions

Get started on your homework which is on the back of the Graphic Organizer.

Work alone and silently

Directions: Get out a sheet of paper and write the following down.

Overview for Test on Thursday:–Vocabulary: Government, Economy,

Resources, Civilization, Culture–Primary vs Secondary Sources–Why study history?–P.E.R.S.I.A –Types of Governments–Types of Economies

Directions

Work with your group to come up with a skit representing the type of government given to you.

You may not use the actual word in the skit

DirectionsRead ALL directions on the sheetWorking alone, design your own

country using the paper and pencils provided

Write a journal (2-3 paragraphs) on the side as if you just discovered this country. Describe it using the content from last week.

Rubric on the back

Quick Review for Test

Secondary or Primary?

Letter from President Obama in 2009 to Vice President Biden.

Secondary or Primary?

Documentary on failures of the Roman Empire

Secondary or Primary?

You give a presentation on the culture of ancient Egypt

Secondary or Primary?

A soldier’s uniform from the 1800s.

Secondary or Primary?

A video recording of an actual battle in 1941.

PERSIA?

Rich vs Poor

PERSIA?

Islam, Judaism, Christianity

PERSIA?

Rivers, Atlantic Ocean, Appalachian Mountains

PERSIA?

Democracy, Laws, Conflict

Traditional, Market, Command

You have the freedom to choose whether to buy something or not

Traditional, Market, Command

Wealth stays in families and is passed down. You will be whatever your parents were

Traditional, Market, Command

Governments tell businesses what to do

Traditional, Market, Command

There is a variety of products that consumers can buy