CITIZEN PARTICIPATION Types of Governments CITIZEN PARTICIPATION 5/24/2019 Bennifield

The student will compare and contrast various forms of government. STANDARD The student will compare and contrast various forms of government. 5/24/2019 Bennifield

How do citizens participate in different forms of government? Essential Question How do citizens participate in different forms of government? 5/24/2019 Bennifield

Citizens participate at varied levels in different government systems. 5/24/2019 Bennifield

WHO GETS TO PARTICIPATE? 5/24/2019 Bennifield

Autocracy One leader has complete power Opposite of democracy Citizens have no participation EXAMPLE: German Nazis under Adolf Hitler’s rule 5/24/2019 Bennifield

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Oligarchy Control lies with a small group of rich or powerful people Citizen participation is restricted to the ruling group EXAMPLE: Apartheid system is South Africa, where a small group of whites held power over the black majority 5/24/2019 Bennifield

Democracy The people hold supreme power People exercise their power by voting All people have equal rights to participate in government regardless of position or wealth. EXAMPLE: The United States 5/24/2019 Bennifield

Democracies Of The World 5/24/2019 Bennifield

D O A O D Read the statements by political leaders below. Write A if they head an autocratic government. Write O if they had an oligarchy. Write D is they head a democracy. D ____ “I am proud to serve as president of a country where everyone has equal rights.” ____ “My wealth and position will keep me in power in this society” ____ “I will imprison anyone who criticizes my government. I am in total control.” ____ “There is no reason to explain our position to the people. We are in control here.” ____ “Where can I register to vote for the presidential election?” O A O D 5/24/2019 Bennifield