1. What would our world be like without government?
Warm-up 9/13
What would our world be like without government?
We will discuss as a class.

2. Government
Definition: An organization that has the power to make and enforce laws for society
Why do we need government?
(LA Riots – 1992)

3. Types of Government There are many forms of government: Democracy
Communism
Monarchy
Dictatorship

4. Democracy Rule by a government of elected officials
The people choose who they want to lead them
Example:
The United States

5. Democracy
2 Types:
Direct Democracy- Citizens participate directly in government.
Example: Ancient Greece
2) Representative Democracy- Citizens elect leaders to represent them
Example: USA

6. Communism
A system in which the government controls all social and economic systems
Everything is owned by “the people”
Basic freedoms are limited
Example:
China has been under Communist rule since 1949

7. Monarchy A government ruled by a King or Queen. Based on heredity
Example:
Saudi Arabia
King Al Saud has ruled Saudi Arabia since 2005

8. Monarchy
2 Types:
Absolute Monarchy- The ruler has all of the power and is not limited by laws.
2) Constitutional Monarchy- The ruler has power, but laws are in place to make sure the ruler does not abuse their power.

9. Dictatorship Ruled by one individual or a small group.
The people have limited freedoms
Citizens do not have a choice when electing leaders or making laws.
Example:
North Korea
Kim Jong-il ruled North Korea for over 50 years
And was referred to as the “Supreme Leader”

10. What’s the Scenario? Your group will get a scenario
Discuss Pros and Cons of each scenario and be ready to share with the class!
When we have finished, make sure to answer the last question on your handout:
After creating your pros and cons list, listening to our class discussion, and watching video of the LA riots, are you convinced that we need government? Why or why not?