POLITICAL SYSTEMS.

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POLITICAL SYSTEMS

Absolutism (Divine Right) Major Features or Ideas: Gov’t is under one powerful leader King has the right to rule because God chose them Next ruler determined by birth in a royal family Examples: Louis XIV (France); Peter the Great (Russia) Effects: Enlightenment criticized this gov’t; reaction through revolutions

Dynasty (Mandate of Heaven) Major Features or Ideas: Gov’t is under one powerful leader The dynasty (ruling family) is supported by God Typically holds power for several hundred years dynastic cycle is the rise & fall of the dynasty Examples: China’s Qin & Han Dynasties Effects: no criticism of the emperor allowed; may have grand achievements (ex. Great Wall of China)

Feudalism Major Features or Ideas: After the fall of Roman Empire, system developed for protection against invaders Land exchanged for loyalty & military support, in a rigid social structure: King Lords Knights Serfs Examples: in Europe; also Feudal Japan Effects: no opportunity for social advancement; serfs tied to the land

Democracy Major Features or Ideas: Gov’t under control of the citizens or elected representatives (voting) Modern democracies are based on the Enlightenment philosophers’ ideas Examples: Greek’s direct democracy; Roman’s representative democracy; England’s parliamentary democracy Effects: decrease in monarch power; recent mov’ts worldwide to achieve this type of gov’t

Totalitarianism Major Features or Ideas: All aspects of life are under control by the strong leader no freedoms for the people, lots of censorship & secret police Examples: Stalin’s Russia, Hitler’s Germany Effects: repressive gov’t; people killed if they disagree with the gov’t

Fascism Major Features or Ideas: A type of totalitarianism that is imperialistic, militaristic, extremely nationalistic, & anti-communist typically uses salutes and uniforms Examples: Hitler’s Germany; Mussolini’s Italy Effects: fascist aggression & expansion led to World War II

Theocracy Major Features or Ideas: Gov’t under control by a religious organization or official Examples: the Ayatollah’s Iran Effects: strict religious law is enforced

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