Ms. Berry Social Studies 7th Grade Unit II: Government Ms. Berry Social Studies 7th Grade
Government
Systems of Government Monarchy (Absolute vs Constitutional) Dictatorship Theocracy Republic Direct Democracy Fascism Oligarchy Aristocracy Totalitarianism Democracy
Monarchy Ruled by one (Absolute) King or Queen (is hereditary and noble) Make all decisions/laws Ex. King Henry VIII Ex. King of Saudi Arabia
Constitutional Monarchy King or Queen is a figure head Only is there for ceremony or tradition There is an elected body such as Parliament and a Primer Minister that follow the rules that are written in the constitution Ex. Queen Elizabeth II of England
Dictatorship A strong central government Ruled by one Believes society is more important than the individual Ex. Adolf Hitler of Germany Ex. Joseph Stalin of Russia
Theocracy Ruled by god or religious leaders such as the clergy Power given by God Can be 1 or few rulers Ex. Pope – Roman Catholic Church During the Middle Ages Ex. Iran – Islamic Fundamentalists
Republic Ruled by elected representatives People have certain powers (vote) Usually bound by a constitution Ex. USA- Constitutional Republic (Democratic)
Democracy (Direct) Government where all people vote on all issues Ex. Early civilizations / Tribes Ex. School Clubs
Fascism Ruled by one individual Usually takes control by military force Strong sense of national pride Ex. Mussolini- Italy during WWII Ex. Chaing Kia-Shek- Republic of China
Oligarchy Ruled by a few elites that are self appointed Not hereditary and not noble Ex. Sparta – Had 2 consuls and officials that ruled
Aristocracy Ruled by a few individuals of nobility or high rank Hereditary & wealth Ex. Russian Czar Nicholas II
Totalitarianism Ruled by one individual by force; people have no say; rulers have total control Ex. Fidel Castro of Cuba
Democracy rule is based on individual rights and freedoms of the people Right to vote, free speech, free religion, etc. Ex. The USA is a Representative Democracy.
Anarchy The absence of government People must make decisions that are best
Vocabulary Posters You need to choose one word. Create a poster. Each should include a definition, the word, a picture, a sentence, and an example. Should be colorful and neat! Do your best!