Types of Government
Additional information Forms of Government Definition Examples Additional information absence of government none Believe people do not need laws and officials to govern themselves. One person has unlimited power Depends on the military to hold on to power Belief that God is the source of govt. authority Muslim nations, Pope & the Vatican City, Strongly influenced by the principles of religion Laws = sins political power effectively rests with a small elite segment of society Sparta, South Africa Many European Monarchies formed from Oligarchies. Anarchy Autocracy Theocracy Oligarchy
Additional information Gov’ts from the Middle Ages. Forms of Government Definition Examples Additional information King/queen is head of the state, but power limited by a representative governing body. Parliament in Great Britain and Queen Elizabeth in England Magna Carta helped to form this so that common people would have a voice. The king/queen has TOTAL power and rule. Japan and parts of Asia & Africa Often results in abuse of the people because of its control Absolute rule & is not restricted by laws or constitutions. Cuba People have no freedoms or powers Rule by a privileged upper class Gov’ts from the Middle Ages. “rule by the best” No longer exists as a government, but exists in conjunction w/ monarchy Limited Monarchy Absolute Monarchy Dictatorship Aristocracy
Additional information Forms of Government Definition Examples Additional information Based on majority rule and consent of the governed. USA Protects the rights of people. Has elections in which the people have power to elect who they want in power. Power is shared between a central govt and states USA- states must follow federal govt. authority Central govt more power than states Elected officials govern through consent of the people USA is a form of this Political authority comes from the will of the people Has absolute power over all aspects of life. Hitler Is maintained by secret police, propaganda, and terrorism. Democracy Federalism Republicanism Totalitarianism