Governance 2 Citizen Participation

SSsCG4: The student will compare and contrast various forms of government. SSsCG4: The student will compare and contrast various forms of government. The student will tell how different types of governments are the same and how they are different.The student will tell how different types of governments are the same and how they are different.

B. The student will explain how governments determine citizen participation: autocratic, oligarchic, democratic. B. The student will explain how governments determine citizen participation: autocratic, oligarchic, democratic.

E.Q. What are the roles and rights of citizens in an autocratic, an oligarchic, and a democratic government? What are the roles and rights of citizens in an autocratic, an oligarchic, and a democratic government?

People have different rights when it comes to participating in government: In some countries, people hold the power and elect their leaders or rulers. In some countries, people hold the power and elect their leaders or rulers. They vote on their laws. They vote on their laws. Because many people are involved in making decisions, solving a problem or responding to a crisis often takes a long time. Because many people are involved in making decisions, solving a problem or responding to a crisis often takes a long time.

In some other countries, a small group of people holds power. In some other countries, a small group of people holds power. Those that have wealth, own lots of land, or have military support may form this group. Those that have wealth, own lots of land, or have military support may form this group. If needed, these groups select one of their own to be the leader. If needed, these groups select one of their own to be the leader. Citizens have NO say in the laws or government Citizens have NO say in the laws or government

There are also those countries that have only one ruler. There are also those countries that have only one ruler. This type of ruler may come to power through family bloodlines, like a king or queen, or may be a dictator in power because of military strength This type of ruler may come to power through family bloodlines, like a king or queen, or may be a dictator in power because of military strength Citizens have NO say in the laws or government Citizens have NO say in the laws or government

Autocratic Type of Rule: Single Ruler (King, Czar, Emperor, Dictator) Type of Rule: Single Ruler (King, Czar, Emperor, Dictator) Who Holds the Power : Unlimited power for the single ruler Who Holds the Power : Unlimited power for the single ruler

Who Can Be Elected : NO ONE > citizens have no choice in selecting a ruler Who Can Be Elected : NO ONE > citizens have no choice in selecting a ruler Who Can Vote: NO CITIZEN PARTICIPATION > no elections are held Who Can Vote: NO CITIZEN PARTICIPATION > no elections are held

Oligarchic Type of Rule: Small group of select people who hold power due to wealth, land, or military (will select a member from this elite group to act as ‘leader’ if necessary) Type of Rule: Small group of select people who hold power due to wealth, land, or military (will select a member from this elite group to act as ‘leader’ if necessary) Who Holds the Power : Small group of select people > group only answers to each other Who Holds the Power : Small group of select people > group only answers to each other

Who Can Be Elected : No one outside the ruling group > the rulers are selected by the group Who Can Be Elected : No one outside the ruling group > the rulers are selected by the group Who Can Vote: NO CITIZEN PARTICIPATION > leaders are chosen from within the ruling group and by the ruling group Who Can Vote: NO CITIZEN PARTICIPATION > leaders are chosen from within the ruling group and by the ruling group

Democratic Type of Rule: Citizens of the country Type of Rule: Citizens of the country Who Holds the Power : The voters Who Holds the Power : The voters

Who Can Be Elected : ANY CITIZEN (with some restrictions like age, incarceration, etc.) Who Can Be Elected : ANY CITIZEN (with some restrictions like age, incarceration, etc.) Who Can Vote: ANY CITIZEN (with some restrictions like age, incarceration, etc.) Who Can Vote: ANY CITIZEN (with some restrictions like age, incarceration, etc.)

Assessment 4. In which types of government do citizens have no voting rights? 4. In which types of government do citizens have no voting rights? A. Autocracy & DemocracyA. Autocracy & Democracy B. Oligarchy & DemocracyB. Oligarchy & Democracy C. Oligarchy and AutocracyC. Oligarchy and Autocracy D. Any of the three types of governmentD. Any of the three types of government

F. An autocracy puts the power of the government into the hands of: F. An autocracy puts the power of the government into the hands of: A. The citizensA. The citizens B. A single personB. A single person C. The representativesC. The representatives D. A small group of peopleD. A small group of people Assessment

S. How can autocratic rulers come to power? S. How can autocratic rulers come to power? A. By voter electionA. By voter election B. By legislative electionB. By legislative election C. Through their bloodlineC. Through their bloodline D. By representative appointmentD. By representative appointment Assessment

7. Which statement is TRUE about an oligarchy? 7. Which statement is TRUE about an oligarchy? A. Anyone can leadA. Anyone can lead B. Leaders are electedB. Leaders are elected C. Laws protect the citizensC. Laws protect the citizens D. A small group of people governD. A small group of people govern Assessment

8. What is a basic way citizens of a democratic nation can influence their government? 8. What is a basic way citizens of a democratic nation can influence their government? A. VotingA. Voting B. WorkingB. Working C. Obeying lawsC. Obeying laws D. Consuming goodsD. Consuming goods Assessment

9. Which type of government would most likely abolish all opposing political parties, the direct election of leaders, and free speech? 9. Which type of government would most likely abolish all opposing political parties, the direct election of leaders, and free speech? A. RepublicA. Republic B. Constitutional MonarchyB. Constitutional Monarchy C. AutocraticC. Autocratic D. Representative DemocracyD. Representative Democracy Assessment

10. You live in a small country ruled by one man, who is also head of the military. The only T.V. and radio stations you have are owned and run by the government. You can access the internet, but you can only see certain governmentapproved websites. Although your country has elections, you are only allowed to vote for your current leader. People who criticize or protest against the government are jailed or executed…Which form of government best describes the government where you live? 10. You live in a small country ruled by one man, who is also head of the military. The only T.V. and radio stations you have are owned and run by the government. You can access the internet, but you can only see certain governmentapproved websites. Although your country has elections, you are only allowed to vote for your current leader. People who criticize or protest against the government are jailed or executed…Which form of government best describes the government where you live? A. AutocraticA. Autocratic B. ParliamentaryB. Parliamentary C. DemocraticC. Democratic D. OligarchicD. Oligarchic