What would our world be like without government? Warm-up 9/13 What would our world be like without government? We will discuss as a class.

Government Definition: An organization that has the power to make and enforce laws for society Why do we need government? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P43WZd611WA (LA Riots – 1992)

Types of Government There are many forms of government: Democracy Communism Monarchy Dictatorship

Democracy Rule by a government of elected officials The people choose who they want to lead them Example: The United States

Democracy 2 Types: Direct Democracy- Citizens participate directly in government. Example: Ancient Greece 2) Representative Democracy- Citizens elect leaders to represent them Example: USA

Communism A system in which the government controls all social and economic systems Everything is owned by “the people” Basic freedoms are limited Example: China has been under Communist rule since 1949

Monarchy A government ruled by a King or Queen. Based on heredity Example: Saudi Arabia King Al Saud has ruled Saudi Arabia since 2005

Monarchy 2 Types: Absolute Monarchy- The ruler has all of the power and is not limited by laws. 2) Constitutional Monarchy- The ruler has power, but laws are in place to make sure the ruler does not abuse their power.

Dictatorship Ruled by one individual or a small group. The people have limited freedoms Citizens do not have a choice when electing leaders or making laws. Example: North Korea Kim Jong-il ruled North Korea for over 50 years And was referred to as the “Supreme Leader”

What’s the Scenario? Your group will get a scenario Discuss Pros and Cons of each scenario and be ready to share with the class! When we have finished, make sure to answer the last question on your handout: After creating your pros and cons list, listening to our class discussion, and watching video of the LA riots, are you convinced that we need government? Why or why not?