Chapter 2.3

Forms of Government Land is divided into “nation-states” Each has a functioning Government

3 types #1………… Rule by ONE Monarchy Dictatorship

Monarchy Old Efficient Traditional Clear line of succession (family)

Today’s Monarchy Still…. king.....queen…..emperor Changes? inherit power but power is different Constitutional Monarchy

Dictatorship Power is held by force One person holds the power Efficient Can be bad Legitimacy problems

#2 Rule By The Few Theocracy Head = religious leaders Based on religious beliefs Religion + Politics + Social Unity 2

Single Party State One Political Party Governs Elite make decisions Views of Party are often different from the People

# 3 Rule By Many Direct Democracy Each person has equal voice in public affairs Time consuming No one has Direct Democracy

Parliamentary Democracy Voters elect lawmakers The majority party selects a Prime Minister Prime Minister selects key officials No division between the chief executive and legislature

Presidential Democracy Rule by Representatives of the People Voters choose president AND Elect lawmakers to represent them in a national legislature

Pros Legitimacy Responsive to public Separation of powers Stable

Cons Removal Lack of progress Abuse of power by President

2.4 Distribution of Power in Governments Today

2 LEVELS Government Power National Regional (states)

??? How is power distributed between the two levels? Depends on the system of government

Unitary Power is concentrated in Central Gov. Promotes national unity Uniform Can be inflexible Many regions have some power

Federal System Divides Power National: has some fixed responsibilities Regional: has other responsibilities

Good?? Large nations Diverse population Flexibility

Confederal System 1st type of government for US Articles of Confederation Why? Regions = independent = kept power

Problems? Central Gov. = WEAK System failed Today? No one

Check 2.3 & 2.4 2 types of unitary rule 2 types of rule by few 3 types of democracy In a federal system the power is divided between the ________ & ________

2.5 Economic Systems Way of organizing the production and consumption of goods and services

3 questions 1. What to produce? 2. How? 3. For Whom?

4 Factors of Production Land Labor Capital Entrepreneurship

Traditional Economies Decision Making By Custom

Market Economies Decision Making By Individuals

Command Economies Government answers economic questions

Mixed Economy Blends market forces and government

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