Review….

■What are the 3 classification systems we use to differentiate governments? Ask the person next to you until you both figure it out…

■ 1. who can participate■ 2. geographic location of power■ 3. relationship between legislative and executive branches…

Review….

■What are the four characteristics of the State?.... Ask the person next to you until you both figure it out….

■1. territory■ 2. citizens■ 3. government■ 4. sovereignty

Know Your Governments

Definitions

Types of Government

■A system of government headed by a monarch as the only source of power controlling all functions of state.– Absolute Monarchy– Power comes from their - birth, family or

some believe from God (Divine Right of Kings)

– Past Examples – Most of the countries in Europe and Asia during the Middle Ages

– Current Examples – Saudi Arabia and other nations in the Middle East

■You have two cows.

Using cows to explain monarchy

■You have two cows.■The monarch allows you the privilege of milking your cows and giving him ½ the milk.

■If you complain, the monarch will take both your cows and the milk.

Using cows to explain monarchy

Definitions

■ A system of government in which the executive leaders (usually a prime minister and a cabinet) are chosen by and responsible to the legislature (parliament), as well as being members of the legislature– Parliamentary Democracy– Power comes from the people. They elect the

members of Parliament– Past examples – Same as today– Present examples – Canada, Australia and India

Definitions

■A system of government characterized by a separation of powers between independent and coequal executive, judicial and legislative branches.– Presidential Democracy– Power comes from the people (Popular

Sovereignty – We elect our leaders)) – Past – Same as today– USA, Mexico, Brazil and most nations in

South America

■You have two cows.

Using cows to explain democracy

■You have two cows.■After milking your cows, you and your neighbors all vote on who should get the milk.

Using cows to explain democracy

■You have two cows.■After milking your cows, you and your neighbors all vote on who should get the milk.

■Whoever gets the most votes gets the milk.

Using cows to explain democracy

Types of Governments

■ A system of government headed by a monarch whose powers are delineated (spelled out) in the fundamental law of the state.– Constitutional Monarchy– Power comes from the people. They have the

power to do away with the monarch.– Past Examples – Same as today– Present Examples – Great Britain and Japan,

Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Spain etc.

Types of Government

■A system of government in which those who rule usually acquire and maintain authority by force and cannot be held responsible to the will of the people.– Dictatorship– Power – Comes through controlling the

military– Past examples – USSR, many nations in

Africa and Latin America– Present examples – North Korea and Cuba

Definitions

■A system of government headed by one or more religious leaders who claim to rule by divine authority– Theocracy– Power – From religious writings and

beliefs as interpreted by religious leaders

– Past – Afghanistan– Present - Iran

■You have two cows.

Using cows to explain theocracy

■You have two cows.■The government tells you that if you want to keep your cows and continue farming, you have to follow the religion of the leaders.

Using cows to explain theocracy

UNCERTAIN DEMOCRACY OR TRANSITIONAL GOVERNMENT■This is a country that is not yet established, there are instances of corruption, voting fraud and government mismanagement….they are in ‘transition’ The Philippines is considered to be an uncertain democracy. WHY?

■You have two cows, just like democracy.

■But many times the cows do not produce milk, there are problems with the cows. The government uses them without asking or does not help you to take care of them.

Using cows to explain transitional democracy

SOCIALISM

■Government plays a heavy role in running the nation. High taxes, high level of services.

■Such as: Holland, Denmark, Finland.

■You have two cows.■And two chickens

Using cows to explain socialism

■You have two cows (and two chickens)■The government takes the cows and puts them in a barn with everyone else’s cows

■You have to take care of all the cows■Someone else takes care of your chickens.

■You get as much milk and as many eggs as you need.

Using cows to explain socialism

Military Dictatorship

■A military dictatorship occurs when a country is led by a top official (like a general) in the army. Military dictatorships tend not to allow of individual rights and freedoms. Burma is a military dictatorship.

■You have two cows.

Using cows to explain military dictatorship

■You have two cows.■The military leaders take your cows and shoot them in order to feed their soldiers

■If you complain, the government puts you in jail, shoots you, or forces you to join the army.

Using cows to explain military dictatorship

COLLAPSED STATE (ANARCHY)—no government

■Unfortunately, we also have nations in the world in which the people are living in a state of anarchy. The government is either non-existence or it is not effective. Somalia, the Congo, Iraq and Afghanistan are all in a state of anarchy. In many instances, warlords are ruling portions of the nation.

■You have two cows.

Using cows to explain anarchy

■You have two cows.■Either you sell the milk at a fair price, or your neighbors take your cows and possibly kill you.

■There are no laws or police to protect you.

Using cows to explain anarchy