1. Democracy Versus Communism WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THESE TWO FORMS OF GOVERNMENT?

2. Let’s Compare: Democracy  - Government of the people, for the people by the people  - People can vote and have elections  - People have more control  - Respect for the voices of minorities/people  - Individual Rights  - Ministers represent the people  - Government and Individuals own resources  - Independent judges restore law and order Communism  - Government has more control  - People can not vote/No Elections  - People/Minorities have no voice  - Equal Sharing of Wealth  - Community owns major resources  - Ministers represent the government  - Idea of a Classless Structure  - Follows an Economical Philosophy

3. Which is represented below: Democracy or Communism? Set A:  - People can vote_________________  - The Government has the final and main voice_____________________  - The Government controls the Economy_________________  - All People have a voice and certain freedoms_____________________  - The Government controlling your full life________________________  - Protection of human rights for all people________ Set B:  - The Ministers represent the Government_____________________  - Freedom of Speech______________  - People have no Opinion/Voice____________________  - A Society where there are not classes; Idea of everyone on the same level____________________________  - Freedom of the Press______________  - Active participation of people in all areas of life ____________________________

4. Constructive Response: Explain how the Bill of Rights and the US Constitution are aligned with the Idea of Democracy. How do they go hand in hand? How are they related?