1. Learner Outcomes
TSWBAT identify differences of governments around the world (F/P)
TSWBAT analyze propaganda and interpret its different viewpoints (T/R)
TSWBAT value different aspects of these governments using ethical reasoning. (CU)

2. Why do you think some countries don’t have a democratic government?
Starting Assignment
September 12, 2017
Why do you think some countries don’t have a democratic government?

3. Today’s Agenda Starting Assignment Power Point: Types of Government
Propaganda & Ethics Worksheet
Video: Killing Bin Laden
Cooperative: Political Cartoons
Outcome Sheets

4. Nations of the World

5. What do you Know? Considering these terms, complete the KWL Democracy
Monarchy
Dictatorship
Communism

6. Democracy
A type of government where votes are cast by citizens to make political decisions
2 types of Democratic governments
1. Direct Democracy
Citizens create and vote on laws
2. Representative Democracy
Citizen elect representatives to make decisions for them

7. Turn and Talk Which type of Democracy do you prefer?
Representative or direct, why?

8. Monarchy Government ruled by a King or Queen. (Family)
Power is separated if they have a parliamentary body.
Parliament is elected by citizens and can vote on laws

9. WHY ARE THEY ALLIES WITH AMERICA?
predictions
WHY ARE THEY ALLIES WITH AMERICA?

10. Dictatorship Complete political power is given to a single individual.
Power usually obtained by military force.

11. Communism More economic ideology than a government.
Production and distribution of goods are held by the government
Goods and wealth created by the nation is spread evenly throughout its citizens.

12. Show Types of Government Video

13. Memes: Quick, funny, and contradictory
Propaganda
Biased information used to sway a viewers opinion by either attacking or promoting an idea.
Memes: Quick, funny, and contradictory

14. U.S.A. P.A.T.R.I.O.T. Act
Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001

15. Propaganda Response #1

16. Propaganda Response #2

17. Ethics and Civic Duty

18. Ethics- Moral principles that govern behavior Civic Duty- A member’s responsibilities to their respective society

19. What is the main goal of school? Why are you required to go to school?

20. You are in a public school
Public schools are funded through the states and parishes as well as federal grants
It is the government’s goal that matters most in school since they pay the salaries and cost of the buildings
You are a part of their society, their goal is to educate you well enough to make informed decisions to fulfill your civic duty

21. Finish KWL