TEFLideas.com

Lesson 1: Systems of Government

Created by @

Lesson 1: Systems of Government

Famous Quotations

Power has only one duty - to secure the social welfare of the People. ~ Benjamin Disraeli, British PM from 1874 to 1880

In War you can only be killed once, but in politics, many times. ~ Winston Churchill, British PM from 1940 -1945 and 1951-55Sir, I disapprove of what you say but will defend to the death your right to say it. ~ Voltaire, French philosopher 1694 -1778

Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely. ~ William Pitt, British PM 1783 to 1801

Lesson 1: Systems of Government

Lesson 1: Systems of Government

Seven Questions

Lesson 1: Systems of Government

1. What is a republic?

Lesson 1: Systems of Government

2. How is Great Britain different to a republic?

Lesson 1: Systems of Government

3. What does the word ‘democracy’ mean?

Lesson 1: Systems of Government

4. What does 'Liberal' and 'Conservative' mean?

Lesson 1: Systems of Government

5. What does ‘left wing’ and ‘right wing’ mean?

Lesson 1: Systems of Government

6. What is the first responsibility of a government? Defence or fixing

poverty?

Lesson 1: Systems of Government

7. What are the other responsibilities of a

government?

Lesson 1: Systems of Government

Definitions of Government

Lesson 1: Systems of Government

Monarchy

Rule by who has inherited the role leader and expects to pass it on to their child

(heir).

Lesson 1: Systems of Government

Dictatorship

Rule by an individual who has power over the country

Lesson 1: Systems of Government

Anarchy

A lack of government

Lesson 1: Systems of Government

Feudalism

An old system where people were born with a permanent position in society

Lesson 1: Systems of Government

Theocracy

Rule by a religious elite

Lesson 1: Systems of Government

Oligarchy

Rule by a small group of people who share similar interests

Lesson 1: Systems of Government

Democracy

Rule where the people as a whole hold power

Lesson 1: Systems of Government

Federation

A country with several independent regions

Lesson 1: Systems of Government

Technocracy

A government advised by unelected experts, scientists or engineers

Lesson 1: Systems of Government

Fascism

A system often led by a dictator where the upper classes suppress the lower classes

and emphasise aggressive nationalism and racism.

Lesson 1: Systems of Government

The Taboo Game

But, don't use any of the words on the card

Describe the word

in red

Lesson 1: Systems of Government

“ Collateral damage”

“ Liberation of Iraq”

“ Read my lips: No new taxes”

“ Developing country”

“ Fiscal restraint”“ Social justice”

Spin & Soundbites

Lesson 1: Systems of Government

Prime Minister's Questions

Lesson 1: Systems of Government

Weak, Weak, Weak!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpZhugomNJE

Lesson 1: Systems of Government

Stalin to Mr Bean

http://youtube.com/watch?v=P9ZErdQy96U

Lesson 1: Systems of Government

Blair on Iraq

http://youtube.com/watch?v=4PnSgEjX3I8

Lesson 1: Systems of Government

Order... Order

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpVycRpa2L8

Lesson 1: Systems of Government

The Iron Lady says 'No!'

http://youtube.com/watch?v=U2f8nYMCO2I

Lesson 2: The Debate

Lesson 2: The Debate

Lesson 2: The Debate – Social Order

Today's Question:

‘ In a civilised society, one must always have people above to be obeyed and people below to be

commanded.’

Is this statement true?

Lesson 2: Debate – Social Order

The Elite - a group of people with:

Outstanding abilities,

intellect,

wealth

But do their views carry more weight than everyone else’s?

Do their views benefit society as a whole?

Lesson 2: Debate – Social Order

Egalitarianism

- supports:

- Affirmative action

- Social security

- Luxury taxes

- High taxes for the wealthy

This reduces the gap of power between the elite and the

ordinary

Lesson 2: The Debate - Social Order

Lesson 2: Debate – Social Order

Tall Poppies must be cut down

What does this mean?

Is this idea fair?

Lesson 2: Debate – Social Order

Functional Phrases

That's absurd

That’s pretty small beerIt’s self-evidently nonsenseYou are damaging your credibilityThis is the rebuttal to the ConservativesThey don’t like it, Mr. Speaker

Lesson 2: Debate – Social Order

The Argument

Lesson 2: Debate – Social Order

Let's Take It to a Vote...

Those in favours say “Aye!”

Those against say “No!”

www.teflideas.com

Luan Hanratty