Government A government is the organization through which a political unit exercises its authority, controls and administers public policy, and directs and controls the actions of its members or subjects.

Types of Government Democracy: People directly vote and represent themselves. Examples: Town meetings, Ancient Greece Republic: A government in which people have the right to vote for leaders to represent them. Example : The United States is a representative Government Absolute Monarchy : Kings or Queens have complete authority over the government and the people. Their authority is inherited. Examples : Medieval Europe in England and France Theocracy: Priests or religious leaders serve as rulers. Examples : Iran and Saudi Arabia

Types of Government Continued Communism (Socialism): Common ownership of property. Examples : Cuba, China, and Vietnam. Communism vs. Capitalism (two cow example) Dictatorship (Totalitarianism) : Single party dicatator controls every aspect of daily life. Authority is not inherited. Examples : Hitler and Iraq Oligarchy : A small group exercises control. Constitutional Monarchy : Has a legislative body and ceremonial figureheads. Example : England Anarchy : A lack of a government system. Examples : Somalia, French Revolution, and the English Civil War.

Pictogram Assignment Give examples of your own pictograms describing all 9 forms of government. Draw a picture to represent 5 of the 9 forms of government. The idea is to help you remember these terms. Use your notes. When done, you should have 14 items on your paper