Title- Types of Government
2. Who decides the type of government a country has? -Types of Government- 1. What might affect the types of government a country has? 2. Who decides the type of government a country has?
Anarchy – no government or government in transition Complete freedom No authority No protection of those freedoms Chaos
Iraq was an example of anarchy (transitional) as it changed from one government to another, 2003.
Republic – led by representatives chosen by the voters Leaders’ power limited by a constitution Leaders are chosen for a certain amount of time The people hold the ultimate power through voting Lots of freedom Decision making can take a long time Decision may only benefit the majority of population
Examples of Republics Turkey Russia
Monarchy – ruled by a king or queen Leader has long-term investment in well being of country Power is passed through the family Ruler may have absolute power No choice in leader
Examples of Monarchies Saudi Arabia King Abdullah Monoco Prince Albert II
Theocracy – rulers claim to be ruling on behalf of a set of religious ideas Government based on high moral codes Leader believes they have divine power to rule their country No separation of church and state Leader may use power to control the people Can lead to radicalism
Iran (Islamic Republic of Iran ) - Hassan Rouhani Example of Theocracy Iran (Islamic Republic of Iran ) - Hassan Rouhani
Dictatorship – ruled by a single person who has total control Goal is to govern for the common good of the country Decisions are made quickly Effective in maintaining law and order May use force to keep control (can lead to Tyranny) Very few freedoms Citizens have no say in decisions that are made
Examples of Dictators North Korea Kim Jong-un
Totalitarian – ruled by a single political party Leaders have absolute power Government controls nearly every aspect of public and private life of citizens The people may be prevented from leaving country Citizens have no say in decisions that are made Propaganda is used to maintain loyalty
Example of Totalitarianism China’s Communist Party Nazi Germany