SYSTEMS OF GOVERNMENT SS.7.C.3.2 Compare parliamentary, federal, confederal, and unitary systems of government.

Government What words, terms, or concepts come to mind when you think about the term government?

Distribution of Power Reading We are going to read about the different systems of government. While reading, you will mark any phrases or words that help you define parliamentary, federal, confederal, and unitary systems of government. After reading, you will use your evidence to write the definition in your own words and then create a visual for the different systems of government.

3.1 BELLRINGER 2/19 Popular Sovereignty (rule by the people) is the basis for which form of government? A. republic B. socialism C. communism D. monarchy

CHECK YOUR ANSWERS C.3.1 1. C 2. C 3. A C.3.2 1. A 2. A 3. D

You have received a card with either a form of government (3 You have received a card with either a form of government (3.1) or a system of government (3.2)

3.1/3.2 “Clue” Review Game On your paper write down 3 clues to help your classmates guess what term you have without using the term, or the words“form” or “system”. The clues must be specific, not “we talked about it yesterday.” When it’s your turn, share your clues one at a time with the class. You can only read them once. Each group will write on their paper either the form of government or the system of government they think the “clues” are referring to. When I give the signal, each group will reveal the correct answer. You get one point if you get it right. The group with the most correct answers will be the winner! 

3.1/3.2 “Clue” Review Game Working with a partner, you will need one sheet of paper. Put both of your names on the top and your period number.

Forms and Systems of Government Autocracy Confederal Absolute Monarchy Federal Communism Parliamentary Direct Democracy Unitary Monarchy Oligarchy Representative Democracy Socialism

Comparing Systems of Government Activity Sheet Directions: 1. After reading and marking the “Distribution of Power” reading, enter the sentences or phrases you found from the reading into the boxes on your activity sheet. 2. Using the evidence you found from each reading to create your own definition of each system of government. 3. Create a visual representation of each system of government. (See next slides for examples)

icivics Federalism Lesson In the following lesson from icivics, each chair picture represents how power is organized for the federal, unitary and confederal systems.

3.1 BELLRINGER 2/23 The image below is of a political party meeting. Based on this image, which form of government is making all decisions about the ownership and control of economic resources in a country? A. absolute monarchy B. direct democracy C. communism D. oligarchy

Systems of Government Scenarios Activity Sheet Directions: Read each scenario and decide if a confederal, federal, parliamentary, or unitary system is being described. Write the system in the second row. In the third row, list words or phrases you used to make your decision.

Checking for Understanding Prompt: Write a well-crafted paragraph (at least 5 sentences) that compares the unitary and federal systems of government. Use evidence from each reading to support your answer.

3.1/3.2 QUIZ TODAY Study your vocabulary when you come in the room. Put your quiz in the drawer when you are finished. Complete #4 “Systems of Government Scenarios.” (front and back) Complete ALL Unit 11 and Unit 14 Assignments. Put your Benchmark Reviews in numerical order. Make a list of page numbers you are missing. Work on assignments from other classes. Read a book. Have a great weekend! 