Bell Ringer Anarchy is the absence of any form of government. What would a country look like with anarchy? Why do you think countries choose to have a form of government?
Government Research! Consider the following questions when finding your 5 pieces of evidence: 1. Who is in charge? 2. What role do the citizens play? 3. How much does the government control? 4. What rights do citizens have? 5. Are there any countries that exist today with your form of government? While conducting research on your assigned government, be sure to utilize websites that end in .org, .edu, .gov,
BELLRINGER How do you feel your assigned form of government would work in today’s America? Would the citizens enjoy it or revolt? Would it be beneficial or harmful to our society? Whatever your answer, make sure to support it by elaborating on your answer.
BELLRINGER 1. Who do you believe has more authority between the Federal, State, & Local governments? 2. Do they share power, or do they each have their own governmental responsibilities? 3. Why do we have 3 levels of government?
Forms of Government
Autocratic Governments A monarchy is a type of government where a king or a queen, called a monarch, reigns over a kingdom. Absolute monarchies are autocratic. (Morocco, Sweden)
Autocratic Governments An autocracy is a type of government with complete and absolute power. There are different kinds of autocracies.
Types of Autocracies An absolute monarchy is where a person assumes complete power by being born into the family of rulers A dictatorship is usually where a military leader takes power by force. (can get power other ways) Oligarchy is a type of dictatorship that is run by a small group of people
Autocratic Governments A theocracy is a type of government controlled by one or more religious leaders who rule on behalf of God or the gods worshipped in their country. Vatican City
Lack of Government…… Anarchy is the absence of any type of government.
Government Systems Socialism is an economic system where a country has power over many businesses that are produced and provides all for their people.(Denmark, Canada) Communism is a form of government where the ruling party owns the means of production and private ownership is restricted. Usually a dictator rules in Communist countries (China)
Direct Democracy Direct democracy exists when ALL of the voters in a community meet in one place to decide laws and government actions ALL of the time. Why is this not practical in most places today?
Representative Democracy Representative democracy exists when the people elect representatives to carry on the work of gov’t for them. When the people give consent, or permission, to be ruled by elected officials this is a system of government called a republic. (Pledge of Allegiance)
Purpose of Government 1 - Helping People Cooperate Helps us live peacefully. 2 - Providing Services – each level of government: local, state, federal has to provide services for the people. Example: Education – our state governments have created public school systems to educate our children. List 3 other services….. 3 - Providing Laws 4 - Plan for the Future