1. The broad spectrum of different ways to rule…
Types Of Governments
The broad spectrum of different ways to rule…

2. The Broad Spectrum
A government can range from not having any leaders….
To having everyone be a leader….
With everything in between…
Confusing, right?

3. Anarchy An anarchy is where there are no leaders
Generally, this causes great chaos and there is no order at all

4. Governments ruled by one leader
Autocracy: Ruled by one leader – there are two types
A dictatorship is where one single person rules completely and tells everyone what to do.
Usually requires the use of the
military to enforce the dictator’s will
Examples??

5. Governments ruled by one leader
In a monarchy, there is a King or Queen where the power is usually inherited
Power is passed down through the family
Often, leadership is tied to religion or ceremony

6. Governments ruled by few leaders
Oligarchy – type of government ruled by a small group
Can be determined by socio-economic status, race, gender, or some other “birth right”
Government policies are usually designed to protect the interests of this small group
There are 2 types…

7. Types of Oligarchies
Aristocracy – government ruled by the privileged class, usually determined by wealth
Government policies are designed to protect the interests of this small group, the aristocrats

8. Types of Oligarchies
Communism – government combined with an economic system where the means of production are controlled by the state, and there is no private property
Small group controls the policies with the goal to protect the interests of the entire society
The idea is that working together will benefit the whole society

9. Governments with many leaders
A Democracy is where is there is rule by all, or self-rule. The power is within the people
This is where all people are involved in the decisions of the government
There are two types…

10. Types of Democracy
A republic is where the citizens elect representatives to make decisions in government for them.
A direct democracy allows every citizen to vote directly on all government and policy decisions
The number of voters is limited to who qualifies as a citizen
Romans
Greeks

11. The Oddball Governments
A theocracy is ruled by a single or few religious leaders, where government and religion are tied together
Usually very little tolerance for other religions
Doesn’t work with democracy, where all citizens are supposed to be equal

12. The Oddball Governments
A bureaucracy breaks down the tasks of the government into different departments or bureaus
As society continues to grow, government work becomes overwhelming, so this makes government more efficient