1. Types of Governments

2. Do Now Pick up a worksheet. What are some characteristics of the U.S. government? (3 minutes) – thesis – evidence

3. www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIPDJ1Cc_uw

4. democracy “demos” = people “kratia” = rule majority rule

5. representative democracy/republic people elect representatives to make laws and govern

6. autocracy/dictatorship/ totalitarian /authoritarian “auto” = self One person controls all aspects of life and citizens have no way to influence or improve the government

7. secular vs. theocratic secular government - not tied to any religion theocratic government – – “theo” = god – religion is the source of power and the law

8. monarchy rule passes down through a royal family constitutional monarchy a monarch’s power is limited by a constitution

9. oligarchy rule by the few; power is gained through wealth, the military, or social position

10. unitary style of power structure central/federal/national government has the most power

11. federalism Power within the government is divided between the national government and states/provinces

12. confederation A loose union of independent territories/states/provinces; individual units retain the most power