Types of Government. Type 1: Autocracy Rule by One Dictatorship Single Leader Complete control Monarchy Inherited power Absolute: Unlimited power based.

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Types of Government

Type 1: Autocracy Rule by One Dictatorship Single Leader Complete control Monarchy Inherited power Absolute: Unlimited power based on divine right Limited or Const.: Share power with legislature

Do you know your autocrats? Crown Prince Abdullah Saudi Arabia Grand Duke Henri Luxembourg Absolute Monarch Limited Monarch Omar al- Bashir Sudan Dictator

Type 2: Oligarchy Rule by Few Power from wealth or status Communist nations

Type 3: Democracy Rule by Many Direct People rule themselves Vote directly on each issue Representative People elect others Rule on behalf of people

Characteristics of Democracy 1. Individual Liberty Government protects equal opportunity

2. Majority Rule with Minority Rights Constitution safeguards rights of majority… …but not at expense of minority rights Characteristics of Democracy

3. Free Elections All votes equal Free to support candidates Voting requirements are minimal Vote is confidential Characteristics of Democracy

4. Competing Political Parties Groups with broad common interests Make elections meaningful Facilitate a peaceful transfer of power Characteristics of Democracy