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4.3: Political & Legal Environments Political Systems 4.3: Political & Legal Environments

Political Systems Most countries consider themselves Sovereign States Political Systems: Sets the laws under which businesses operate Most countries consider themselves Sovereign States Countries that are free from extreme control A few countries consider themselves Protectorates Countries that are under partial control of larger country USA protectorates include Guam, US Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico & American Samoa. Aruba - protectorate of The Netherlands. British Virgin Islands - protectorate of Great Britain

Political Systems Over the last 30 years there has been a strong shift towards democracy 117 countries have democracies Types of Political Systems http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFXuGIpsdE0

Political Systems Democracy - allows for direct elections by country’s citizens Practiced in ancient Athens 5th century B.C. - only allowed direct voting by small percentage of population Elections must be both free & fair to be democratic

Political Systems Republic - citizens elect representatives who, in turn, vote on laws. Roman empire was first republican form of government Most democracies (such as the US) operate under this form The difference between a democracy & a republic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPR7NP7NggI

Political Systems Examples: Communism in Cuba North Korea Vietnam One-party state - allow only 1 political party. Examples: Communism in Cuba North Korea Vietnam Mexico - 1 state for 70 years until 2003, & now multi-party democratic system.

Political Systems Theocracy - religion or faith plays dominant role in government. Often religious leaders have direct role in controlling government actions. Examples include Iran, Saudi Arabia & Vatican City

Political System Assignment Examples: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEEuwmMIPas Girls annoying but helpful for insight Assignment: Illustrate each political system so that a student can easily identify the political system you are describing & provide one characteristic of that system. You will turn in 4 pictures Can be cartoons, comic strips, election advertisements, etc..