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Chapter 1.3 Types of Government

Major Types of Government Government may be classified according to who governs the state. Autocracy: power & authority reside in a single individual Oldest & most common Totalitarian dictatorship Hitler Monarchy Absolute or Constitutional

Major Types of Government Oligarchy: small group holds power in government Wealth, military power, social position Democracy: the people hold the sovereign power of government Direct or Representative

DISCUSSION QUESTION What technological advances allow modern dictators to have more practical power over a country than Louis XIV did?

Characteristics of Democracy Individual Liberty Equal opportunity to develop talents to the fullest Majority Rule with Minority Rights Government is based on majority rule, but respects the rights of minorities Free Elections Free & open Every citizen has right to participate Every vote has equal weight

Characteristics of Democracy cont’d. Competing Political Parties Choose candidates for office Respect the voters’ decisions Act as loyal opposition

Soil of Democracy Active Citizen Participation Favorable Economy Widespread Education Strong Civil Society Social Consensus