Political and Economic Systems World Geography Cy-Woods HS

Political Spectrum Less government More government Economic Spectrum

Political Systems Tell us how power is distributed within a region.

Democracy People hold all political power. Ex. Ancient Greece

Democracy Is the U.S. a democracy?

Democracy Index Lighter = more democratic

Political Spectrum Economic Spectrum Less government More government Democracy Less government More government Economic Spectrum

Republic People have the power through elected representatives. Ex. U.S., Germany, India

Political Spectrum Economic Spectrum Less government More government Republic Democracy Less government More government Economic Spectrum

Theocracy A system of government in which religious leaders rule in the name of God. Ex. Iran (Vatican City)

Political Spectrum Economic Spectrum Less government More government Theocracy Republic Democracy Less government More government Economic Spectrum

Absolute Monarchy Absolute power among his or her people. An absolute monarch wields unrestricted political power over the sovereign state and its people. Ex: Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Dubai

Constitutional Monarchy king or queen acts as Head of State. The ability to make and pass legislation resides with an elected Parliament, not with the Monarch ex. United Kingdom, Belgium, Sweden, Norway

Political Spectrum Economic Spectrum Less government More government Absolute Monarchy Constitutional Monarchy Theocracy Republic Democracy Less government More government Economic Spectrum

Dictatorship An individual or group holds complete political power (by force.) ex. North Korea (under Kim Jong- il), Germany (under Hitler), Soviet Union (under Stalin)

Totalitarian (Dictatorship) Often times the people do vote, but it doesn’t matter who they vote for. No term limits Some do have popular support.

Political Spectrum Economic Spectrum Less government More government Absolute Monarchy Constitutional Monarchy Theocracy Republic Democracy Dictatorship/ Totalitarian Less government More government Economic Spectrum

Joseph Stalin (Soviet Union) Name That Dictator! Joseph Stalin (Soviet Union) (died 1953)

Name That Dictator! Mao Zedong (China, died 1976)

Name That Dictator! Kim il-Sung (North Korea, died 1994)

Muammar al-Qaddafi (Libya) Name That Dictator! Muammar al-Qaddafi (Libya) (killed 2011)

King Abdullah (Saudi Arabia) Name That Dictator! King Abdullah (Saudi Arabia)

Name That Dictator Sayyid Ali Khamenei

Name That Dictator! Fidel Castro (Cuba)

Omar al-Bashir (Sudan) Name That Dictator! Omar al-Bashir (Sudan)

Robert Mugabe (Zimbabwe) Name That Dictator! Robert Mugabe (Zimbabwe)

Bashar al-Assad (Syria) Name That Dictator! Bashar al-Assad (Syria)

Add communism

Economic System Tied to the country’s political system. The way people produce and exchange goods and services. 3 basic types:

Modern Economic Spectrum Command Economy Socialism Free Enterprise more government less government

Command Economy Also known as communist economy ex) Cuba and North Korea

Command Economy Government controls the factors of production. determine job, own the land, etc.

Command Economy Government determines the distribution of goods and services. ration food/supplies, who can own what

Command Economy Government provides all basic needs. healthcare, shelter, etc.

Free Enterprise (Capitalism) Also known as market or capitalist economy ex) U.S.

Free Enterprise (Capitalism) Private ownership of factors of production. People own the land, businesses, money, etc.

Free Enterprise (Capitalism) Consumer demand controls production and distribution. things are made because people want them market

Free Enterprise (Capitalism) Government provides few/no basic needs. social programs, welfare, etc.

Socialism Also known as mixed economy ex) France, India, China

Socialism Major factors of production owned by government. energy, healthcare, etc. private owners too

Socialism Distribution of goods and services determined by both. a blend

Socialism Government provides some basic needs. healthcare, more extensive social programs, welfare, etc. Emphasis on “being fair” to all.

Levels of economic activities Just remember the POTATO…

Primary Activities Getting the raw materials for immediate use or in the making of a final product. fishing, farming, timber, mining Don’t be a potato farmer!

Secondary Activities Adding value to materials by changing their form. Manufacturing Mark an advancing economy. Or oil into? Turn those potatoes into?.

Tertiary Activities Providing business or professional services. Usually seen in developed economies. Sell french fries for business.

Quaternary Activities Provide information, management, and research services by highly trained persons. only in places with the highest level of economic development No, it’s not real. Study potatoes and alter them. Study potatoes and alter them.