1. FORMS OF GOVERNMENT
Absolute Monarchy, Constitutional Monarchy, Parliamentary Democracy, Theocracy, Presidential Democracy, Dictatorship

2. Absolute Monarchy
One clear leader, chosen because they are a son or daughter of the king
People believe this leader is in charge because they were chosen by God
Same person makes and enforces all laws
There is a King, Queen or Czar
King Louis XIV of France was an absolute monarch

3. “Like my hair?”

4. Constitutional Monarch
King or Queen also has to deal with a legislature
People believe God chose the king, but they get to choose the legislature
Legislature and King both make laws
Probably is a king or queen and a prime minister
England is an example

5. “I’m in charge, ignore her (him)”

6. Parliamentary Democracy
People choose a legislature, legislature chooses the leader
Prime minister is chosen by the legislature
Prime minister can be replaced at any time with a “No Confidence” vote
Legislature makes the law, Prime Minister enforces the law
Israel and Russia are examples

7. “I hope this kid doesn’t get rid of me.”

8. Theocracy Country is ruled by the religious leader
People believe the nation is doing the business of God
Laws often come from religious law
The Ahatolla in Iran was a good example, some religious leaders in Iraq want this

9. Presidential Democracy
Leader is chosen by the people for a set period of time
Will have a president and a legislature
President not easily removed
United States is an example

10. “I sure hope they pick me again”

11. Dictatorship One person is in charge, often takes over by force
People listen to him or her because they are afraid
One person makes and enforces the laws
Hitler, Mussolini, Sadam Hussein were examples

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