Political and Economic Systems-Chapter 4

Political Systems

Levels of Government Unitary System – gives all key power to the national or central government Example: England and France Federal System – divides the powers of government between the national government and state or provincial governments. Example: U.S. , Mexico, Brazil, Canada, Switzerland, and India.

Autocracy (Power belongs to a single individual) Absolute or totalitarian dictatorship

Dictatorship An individual or group holds complete political power. Any Examples?

Germany - Hitler

Cuba – Raul Castro

North Korea - Kim Jong-Un

Autocracy Monarchies

Autocracy -Monarchy A ruling family headed by a king or queen. Any Examples? Queen Elizabeth II

Prince William and Harry

Saudi Arabia - King Abdullah

Oligarchy (Small group holds Power) China

Democracy Citizens hold political power either directly or through elected representatives.

Mexico – Enrique Pena Nieto

Democracy Direct-citizens Vote directly

Democracy Representative-citizens elect representatives United States Of America Barack Obama 

U.S. Congress

Economic Systems

Traditional Economy (habit and custom determine) Inuit's or other indigenous groups

Market Economy (Individuals and private groups) Free enterprise (supply and demand) A pure market economy does not exist Individuals and private groups make decision on what to produce

Free Enterprise

U.S. Market Economy

Mixed Economy (government supports and regulates free enterprise)

Command Economy (government owns or directs means of production) Socialism and Communism

Communism All political power and means of production are held by the government. Any Examples? North Korea, China, Cuba, Laos, and Vietnam

Socialism Equal distribution of wealth Control society through government Public ownership of land, factories, and other means of production