Types of Government Around the World
Direct Democracy
Who holds the power in a direct democracy? All Citizens vote directly on the issues.
Examples of a Direct Democracy: 1. Parts of Switzerland 2. Some New England Towns
Representative Democracy
Who holds the power in a Representative Democracy? People vote for representatives who lead the country and make laws.
Examples of a Representative Democracy: 1. United States 2. Russia 3. France
Constitutional Monarchy
Who holds the power in a Constitutional Monarchy? A monarch inherits the right to rule but is limited by laws and a law-making body elected by the people.
Examples of a Constitutional Monarchy: 1. United Kingdom3. Sweden 2. Japan4. Jordan
Absolute Monarchy
Who holds the power in an Absolute Monarchy? A monarch inherits the right to rule and has unlimited power.
Example of an Absolute Monarchy: 1. Saudi Arabia
Tyranny/ Dictatorship
Who holds the power in a Tyranny/Dictatorship? A dictator makes all laws and suppresses, or puts down using force, anyone who disagrees with them.
Examples of a Dictatorship: 1. North Korea 2. Iraq under Saddam Hussein 3. Germany under Adolf Hitler
Oligarchy
Who holds the power in an Oligarchy? Governed by a small group of people usually of royalty, wealthy, military control, family ties, and education
Examples of an Oligarchy: 1. South Africa
Making Connections… Match each type of government to one of the civilizations we have discussed so far: Match each type of government to one of the civilizations we have discussed so far: Mesopotamia Mesopotamia Egypt Egypt India India China China Greece Greece Roman Republic Roman Republic Roman Empire Roman Empire
Making Connections… Explain how the civilization is an example of that particular type of government. Explain how the civilization is an example of that particular type of government.