Do-First 5 Silent Read the section titled “An Introduction to Governments” and answer the four questions within that section. When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty. Thomas Jefferson
LIMITED GOVERNMENT: USA/ United Kingdom Has a constitution that limits the powers of the government. The people (aka the governed) have a say in making the rules and laws. People usually do not fear the government and the people usually have some trust in the government system. PRO – The People have a say in their government! CON – Limits what governments can and cannot do.
UNLIMITED GOVERNMENT: IRAN/North Korea Creates laws and rules WITHOUT input from the people (aka the governed). All citizens don’t necessarily have a say. In many cases, people with unlimited governments don’t have a lot trust in the government. In an unlimited government, fear of the government is very common. Pro – Government can make decisions quickly and easily without citizen input Con – PEOPLE DO NOT HAVE A SAY IN ANY OF THE RULES THAT GOVERN THEM!!!
Objective SWBAT categorize types of gov’t into “limited” and “unlimited” by using governmental descriptions and reading examples.
Practice Categorizing
Limited for Unlimited On your Own
Governmental Descriptions DIRECTIONS: Read the following descriptions of government systems, decide if it’s limited or unlimited, and explain WHY! 6 minutes with a partner.
1 This form of government is elected by the people and everyone is eligible to vote.
1 Democracy Home
2 A government ruled by a king, queen, emperor or empress and had a consitution.
2 Constitutional Monarchy
9 Led by representatives selected by the votes of a nation for a set period of time.
9 Republic
3 A country ruled by a single leader. The leader has not been elected and may use force to keep control.
3 Dictatorship
4 Nazi Germany was an example of this type of government…
4 Totalitarian
5 The government owns property such as businesses and farms and provides its people's healthcare, education and welfare.
5 Communism
6 Rulers Claim to Rule on behalf of religious ideals.
6 Theocracy
7 A government in which an elite few people have power.
7 Oligarchy
8 Everyone who is eligible to vote has a say in who rules.
8 Democracy
Governmental Descriptions DIRECTIONS: Read the following descriptions of government systems, decide if it’s limited or unlimited, and explain WHY! 6 minutes with a partner.
Governmental Practice With Partner/Group
Exit Ticket Name on Top Turn In Before you Leave
Homework United Nations-Bringing Governments Together