World Political Systems
What is government? It is the authority that sets rules for a society, helps its members relate to one another and to others, and keeps it running smoothly, securely, and peacefully An institution in place to protect the sovereignty* of the people *the freedom from outside control
LEVELS of Government: Unitary System Ex. United Kingdom, France, Spain
Federal System Ex: The United States
Confederate System Ex. The Articles of Confederation and The Confederate States of America
Types of Government: Autocracy Dictatorship Führer Adolf Hitler Absolute Monarchy His Imperial Majesty Tsar Nicholas II, Emperor and Autocrat of All the Russias
Louis XIV, par la grâce de Dieu, roi de France et de Navarre Monarchy Louis XIV, par la grâce de Dieu, roi de France et de Navarre Ex: Most European nations, England, France, Spain, etc.
Oligarchy
Democracy