1. Political Geography
World Geography

2. People should have a say in what their government does.
Warm Up
Read the following statement and respond to the question below:
People should have a say in what their government does.
Do you agree or disagree? Be sure to use examples to back your opinion. (Explain the prompt if necessary) Discuss.

3. Daily Objective
We will compare and contrast different types of government using a foldable or graphic organizer.
FUNCTIONS

4. Copy this - NOTE TAKING Note Taking Color Codes
When taking notes, use the color code format to copy the notes in C Note Format.
Red – Write every word of the notes printed in Red.
Blue – Summarize the notes written in blue in your own words.
Black – All notes in black is for your reading. Read the information written in black, but you do not have to copy it.

5. What is the role and responsibility of governments?EQ
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SLIDE ONE
Quick Write: In your own words, define “Government.” What would it be like to live in a country without a government?

6. FUNCTIONS OF GOVERNMENT
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FUNCTIONS OF GOVERNMENT
1. MAINTAIN SOCIAL ORDER • Most important • Prevent chaos • Criminals thrive under anarchy • People want stability.

7. FUNCTIONS OF GOVERNMENT
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FUNCTIONS OF GOVERNMENT
2. PROVIDE NATIONAL SECURITY • Protect your borders, people, allies and vital interests around the world

8. Functions of the Government
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Functions of the Government
3. PROVIDE SERVICES & 4. PROVIDE FOR THE PUBLIC GOOD • Taxpayer funded programs to provide for the general welfare of the population

9. Functions of the Governments
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Functions of the Governments
4. RESOLVE CONFLICT • Provide a means to participate and have a voice in politics. • Legal system

10. EQ New EQ Essential Question: 1. What is the purpose of government?
Slide Six EQ
New EQ
Essential Question: 1. What is the purpose of government?

11. Governments Slide Seven Cornell Notes:
Transition: What are some types of governments that we know of? What kind of government does the US use?
Governments

12. After writing the EQ, Copy this into your notebook
Slide Eight
After writing the EQ, Copy this into your notebook
Democracy
Monarchy
Dictatorship
Totalitarian
Anarchy
Theocracy
Republic
Anarchy- a condition of lawlessness or political disorder brought about by the absence of governmental authority.

13. Governments What is a government? What is their purpose?
Slide Nine
Governments
What is a government?
An organization of authority which tries to find balance between freedom and order.
What is their purpose?
Provide protection for it’s citizens by creating legislation and enforcing that legislation.

14. Foldable Create foldable to record the following types of government.
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Foldable
Create foldable to record the following types of government.

15. Slide Eleven
Democracy
A form of government in which the supreme power is retained by the people, but which is usually exercised indirectly through a system of representation and delegated authority periodically renewed.
Examples: Iraq, Panama, Taiwan, United States
There are no pure democracies in the world.

16. Slide Twelve
Republic
A representative democracy in which the people's elected deputies (representatives), not the people themselves, vote on legislation.
Example: Angola, Italy, Brazil, United States
Difference between a republic and a democracy is…
(Angola- New Miss. America from there)
(US- Constitution-based federal republic; strong democratic tradition)

17. Monarchy Slide Thirteen
A government in which the supreme power is lodged in the hands of a monarch who reigns over a state or territory, usually for life and by hereditary right; the monarch may be either a sole absolute ruler or a sovereign - such as a king, queen, or prince - with constitutionally limited authority.
Example: Saudi Arabia, Oman, United Kingdom
UK- constitutional monarchy & commonwealth realm

18. Slide Fourteen
Theocracy
A form of government in which a deity is recognized as the supreme civil ruler, but the deity's laws are interpreted by ecclesiastical authorities (bishops, mullahs, etc.); a government subject to religious authority.
Example: Islamic Republic of Iran, Vatican City, Central Tibetan Administration
IR- a particular form of government adopted by some Muslim states (in theory but actuality a republic but its laws are required to be compatible with the laws of Islam)
CTA- the Tibetan government in exile- the position of head of state belongs to the current Dalai Lama.

19. Slide Fifteen
Dictatorship
A form of government in which a ruler or small clique wields absolute power (not restricted by a constitution or laws).
Example: Nazi Germany, Belarus, North Korea
Belarus (republic in name, although in facet a dictatorship)
North Korea (Communist state one-man dictatorship)

20. Slide Sixteen
Totalitarian
A government that seeks to subordinate the individual to the state by controlling not only all political and economic matters, but also the attitudes, values, and beliefs of its population.
Example: China under Mao, Cuba under Castro, former USSR
End Transition: Why does a nation practice their type of government? The US as a Republic, why? What would cause a nation to change its government? Example- US use to be under a monarchy when the 13 colonies was created. Why did we break away from that and create a democracy?
Mao (China)- Culture revolution (no western influence) [look up] (red star); Castro (Cuba)- for awhile; Soviet Union (Cold War)

21. Totalitarianism – Draw the diagram below.
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Totalitarianism – Draw the diagram below.

22. Comparing Governments Draw the diagram below.
Slide Eighteen
Comparing Governments Draw the diagram below.
Democracy
Monarchy
Dictatorship
Anarchy
Totalitarian
Theocracy
Republic
Anarchy- a condition of lawlessness or political disorder brought about by the absence of governmental authority.

23. Government Foldable Democracy Republic Monarchy Theocracy Dictatorship
Name: Date: Period
Government Foldable
Instructions: Write the definitions in your own words, draw a picture below, and give an example
Democracy
Definition:
Republic
Monarchy
Theocracy
Dictatorship
Totalitarian
Picture