1. Quick Write Which form of government is better: Parliamentary or Presidential? Why? (4-5 sentences – cite evidence)

2. AGENDA May 1/2, 2012 Today’s topics  Quick Write: Which is better?  Current events: Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!  Democratic Consolidation  Case Study in Democracy: The UK and Mexico Administrative  STAMPS -- Glossary terms: Chap 22–A Homework due Monday, May 7  Glossary terms: Chap 22–B  Quiz: Glossary terms Chap 22–A&B

3. What’s in the news?

4. Democratic Consolidation What makes DEMOCRACY succeed? FactorsWhy they matter Free Press The media reports on the government’s actions and regularly communicates ideas for change

5. Democratic Consolidation What makes DEMOCRACY succeed? FactorsWhy they matter Multiple Parties Competition forces the government to listen to voters

6. Democratic Consolidation What makes DEMOCRACY succeed? FactorsWhy they matter Civilian Control of Military Clear control prevents the military from taking power.

7. Democratic Consolidation What makes DEMOCRACY succeed? FactorsWhy they matter Economic Opportunity for all Education and hard work reward people for working within the law.

8. Democratic Consolidation What makes DEMOCRACY succeed? FactorsWhy they matter Professional Civil Service Bureaucrats are less likely to be corrupt; will keep government functioning when changes in leadership occur.

9. Democratic Consolidation What makes DEMOCRACY succeed? FactorsWhy they matter Trust among citizens Everyone shares a wish for the government to thrive and settle disputes peacefully.

10. Democratic Consolidation Which factor is the most important? (2 sentences)

11. Case Studies in Democracy

12. CLOSURE Now which form of government do you think is better: Parliamentary or Presidential? Why? (4-5 sentences – cite evidence)

13. Homework Before you leave  Pick up your belongings & any trash  Straighten desks Homework  Glossary terms: Chap 22–B  Quiz: Glossary terms Chap 22–A&B