Ms. Berry Social Studies 7th Grade Unit II: Government Ms. Berry Social Studies 7th Grade

Warm up: What do you know about government? Make a list of words or ideas.

Government

Scavenger Hunt: Continue working on your scavenger hunt. You have 25 minutes to finish! Find as many answers as you can; work as a team and divide up the work!

Let’s Review! What did you find?

Return Quiz 85 or higher come get a sticker! Below 77 must get quiz signed and return it to me. Academic Assistance is on Wednesday so you can bring your quiz grade up to a 77.

Warm up: What do you see?

Systems of Government Monarchy Dictatorship Theocracy Republic Democracy (Direct) Facism Oligarchy Aristocracy Anarchy

Monarchy Ruled by one Usually a king (is hereditary and noble) Ex. Queen Elizabeth of England Ex. King Henry VIII

Dictatorship A strong central government Ruled by one Believes society is more important than the individual Ex. Adolf Hitler Ex. Kim Jong-il

Theocracy Ruled by god or religious leaders such as the clergy Ex. Pope – Roman Catholic Church During the Middle Ages

Republic Ruled by elected representatives Usually bound by a constitution Ex. USA- Constitutional Republic (Democractic)

Democracy (Direct) Government where all people vote on all issues Ex. Early civilizations / Tribes Ex. School Clubs

Fascism Ruled by a single person Usually by military force Ex. Mussolini- Italy during WWII Ex. Chaing Kia-Shek- Republic of China

Oligarchy Ruled by a few elites Not hereditary and not noble Ex. Sparta – Had 2 consuls and officials that ruled

Aristocracy Ruled by a few nobles Hereditary Ex. Russian Czar Nicholas II

Anarchy The absence of government

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!