Political Systems of Government MGySgt Dalvin L. Bailey
This lesson discusses the different forms of government.
Lesson Objectives Distinguish between various forms of political governments including democracy, republic, monarchy, theocracy, and totalitarian. Provide examples of various forms of political governments including democracy, republic, monarchy, theocracy, and totalitarian.
Key Words __________ – means “of the people.” Refers to a method of governing that allows the people to make the decisions. ____________ – the British form of government which has two legislative houses, only one of which is elected by the people. _________ – a form of rule in which there is a single head of state, a monarch, with the title of King or Queen. Democracy Parliamentary Monarchy
Key Words _________ – a society which is ruled by priests who represent a god. ____________ – a political system where there is only one political party which controls everything and does not allow any opposition. Theocracy Totalitarianism
Warm Up Question How interested are you in learning about political systems of government? Extremely – This is one of my favorite subjects. Very – This would be in my “Top 10” topics list. Somewhat – This topic is somewhat interesting to me. Not at all – This topic is not very interesting to me, but I will focus and find something useful for me. Example:
Warm Up Question True or False: The term democracy originated in ancient Rome. True False Example: Greece
Democratic Forms of Government The American form of democracy evolved from the political thinking of philosophers such as John Locke Jean Jacques Rousseau English French
Democratic Forms of Government One aspect of our democracy is that we are a two political party system. Remember Democracy means “of the people.” Refers to a method of governing that allows the people to make the decisions.
Democratic Forms of Government The United States is presentative of democracy government, split into two major parties. It is much easier to make decisions in smaller groups.
Republican Party Republican Party Wealthier backgrounds Rural Believe in individualism Republican Party Lower tax rates Democratic
Democratic Party Democratic Party More average backgrounds Urban, more modest income Believe in greater support Democratic Party If higher taxes, more for wealthy Republican
Parliamentary Types of Government Great Britain is an example of a Parliamentary Government.
Parliamentary Types of Government The British form of government has two houses, one is elected by the people called the Lower House.
Parliamentary Types of Government The other is called the Upper House or Senate which is appointed by a different mechanism from the lower house.
Lesson Question As a representative democracy, it is much easier to do what? Make decisions in small groups Vote Become a senator Create laws
Lesson Question What does the word Democracy mean? Make decisions Vote Of the people Create laws
Lesson Question What country is representative of democracy ? Germany Russia Great Britain United States
Lesson Question What country is a example of Parliamentary Government ? Germany Russia Great Britain United States
Lesson Question Who selects the Upper House or Senate in a Parliamentary Government? Lower House Voters Congress Law makers
Monarchies A monarch is a system of government in which one person reigns, usually a king Queen Elizabeth II Queen of the United Kingdom King George VI
Monarchies or Queen Queen Elizabeth II Queen of the United Kingdom
Monarchies The authority, or crown, in a monarchy is generally inherited. Governing powers of the monarch are restricted by a constitution A monarch holds his or her title for life
Monarchies An absolute monarchy is when a monarch rules with full legislative, executive, and judicial powers unlimited by a constitution.
Absolute Monarchies Qatar
Absolute Monarchies Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani Emir of the State of Qatar
Qatar Qatar maintains close business and financial relations with the USA and Saudi Arabia. In 2006, Qatar pledged more than $100 billion to Hurricane Katrina relief to colleges and universities in Louisiana.
Absolute Monarchies United Arab Emirates
Absolute Monarchies United Arab Emirates Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan President of the United Arab Emirates
Absolute Monarchies United Arab Emirates
Absolute Monarchies Andorra
Absolute Monarchies Andorra Antoni Martí Prime Minister of Andorra
Absolute Monarchies Andorra
Absolute Monarchies Brunei Located on the north coast of the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia Prime Minister of Andorra
Absolute Monarchies Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah He has an estimated net worth of $20 billion
Absolute Monarchies Brunei
Absolute Monarchies Oman
Absolute Monarchies Oman Qaboos Bin Said Al Said Sultan of Oman Oman, a nation on the Arabian Peninsula
Absolute Monarchies Oman
Absolute Monarchies Swaziland
Absolute Monarchies Swaziland Mswati III, Ingwenyama King of Swaziland
Absolute Monarchies Swaziland
Absolute Monarchies Vatican City
Absolute Monarchies Vatican City Pope Francis
Absolute Monarchies Vatican City
Theocracy – Rule be Religion Iran is an example of a theocracy. Today, Iran is a theocratic Islamic republic governed under a constitution. The country has an elected president, but he is under the influence of the Islamic religious advisory board. He is also the leader of the Islamic Revolution.
Totalitarianism – Absolute Power A totalitarian government represses all forms of disagreement and opposition. An example of a country with this government is Cuba. This type of government centralizes state planning and administration of the economy. It also employs censorship of the mass media.
Closing Questions CPS Lesson Question Example:
Lesson Question How is authority, or crown, in a monarchy gained? Senate Congress Inherited Law makers
Lesson Question How long does an monarch hold his or hers title? 10 years Life 8 years 50 years
Lesson Question Which form of government represses all forms of disagreement? Totalitarianism Monarchy Democracy Parliamentary Example:
Lesson Question What country is an example of a theocracy? England Africa Germany Iran Example:
Lesson Question What country pledged more than $100 billion to Hurricane Katrina relief to colleges and universities in Louisiana? Qatar Africa Germany Iran Example:
(Use CPS “Pick a Student” for this question) Closing Question List 2-3 things you learned about political systems of government that you did not already know. (Use CPS “Pick a Student” for this question)
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Lesson Question As a representative democracy, it is much easier to do what? Make decisions in small groups Vote Become a senator Create laws
Lesson Question What does the word Democracy mean? Make decisions Vote Of the people Create laws
Lesson Question What country is representative of democracy ? Germany Russia Great Britain United States
Lesson Question What country is a example of Parliamentary Government ? Germany Russia Great Britain United States
Lesson Question Who selects the Upper House or Senate in a Parliamentary Government? Lower House Voters Congress Law makers
Lesson Question How is authority, or crown, in a monarchy gained? Senate Congress Inherited Law makers
Lesson Question How long does an monarch hold his or hers title? 10 years Life 8 years 50 years
Lesson Question Which form of government represses all forms of disagreement? Totalitarianism Monarchy Democracy Parliamentary Example:
Lesson Question What country is an example of a theocracy? England Africa Germany Iran Example:
Lesson Question What country pledged more than $100 billion to Hurricane Katrina relief to colleges and universities in Louisiana? Qatar Africa Germany Iran Example:
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Political Systems of Government LE2-C2S3T1L1pg79-82 Political Systems of Government
This lesson discusses the different forms of government.
Lesson Objectives Distinguish between various forms of political governments including democracy, republic, monarchy, theocracy, and totalitarian. Provide examples of various forms of political governments including democracy, republic, monarchy, theocracy, and totalitarian.
CPS Key Word Questions (1-5) Key Words CPS Key Word Questions (1-5)
Key Words __________ – means “of the people.” Refers to a method of governing that allows the people to make the decisions ____________ – the British form of government which has two legislative houses, only one of which is elected by the people _________ – a form of rule in which there is a single head of state, a monarch, with the title of King or Queen Democracy Parliamentary Monarchy
Key Words _________ – a society which is ruled by priests who represent a god _____________ – a political system where there is only one political party which controls everything and does not allow any opposition Theocracy Totalitarianism
CPS Lesson Questions (1-2) Warm Up Questions CPS Lesson Questions (1-2)
Opening Question Think about the government of the United States. List 2-3 things you know about it. (Use CPS “Pick a Student” for this question.)
Democratic Forms of Government The American form of democracy evolved from the political thinking of philosophers such as __________ and Jean Jacques Rousseau. One aspect of our democracy is that we are a two political party system. The United States is a representative democracy. It is much easier to make decisions in smaller groups. John Locke
Parliamentary Types of Government Great Britain is an example of a parliamentary government. The British form of government has two houses, in which only one is elected by the people. Another feature is the existence of a monarch.
CPS Lesson Question (3-4) Example:
Monarchies A monarch holds his or her title for life and normally passes the title on to members of their family. An absolute monarchy is when a monarch rules with full legislative, executive, and judicial powers unlimited by a constitution. Today, in many of the countries that have monarchs, the power of the monarch is limited.
Theocracy – Rule by Religion Iran is an example of a theocracy. Today, Iran is a theocratic Islamic republic governed under a constitution. The country has an elected president, but he is under the influence of the Islamic religious advisory board. He is also the leader of the Islamic Revolution.
Totalitarianism – Absolute Power A totalitarian government represses all forms of disagreement and opposition. An example of a country with this government is Cuba. This type of government centralizes state planning and administration of the economy. It also employs censorship of the mass media.
CPS Lesson Question (5-7) Closing Questions CPS Lesson Question (5-7) Example:
Closing Question List 2-3 things you learned about political systems of government that you did not already know. (Use CPS “Pick a Student” for this question.)
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Copyright Information Images in this lesson were taken from: Microsoft© Clip Art Gallery Marine Corps Combat Camera MCJROTC Student Text