1. Ms. Berry Social Studies 7th Grade
Unit II: Government
Ms. Berry
Social Studies
7th Grade

2. Government

3. Systems of Government
Monarchy (Absolute vs Constitutional) Dictatorship Theocracy Republic Direct Democracy Fascism Oligarchy Aristocracy Totalitarianism Democracy

4. Monarchy Ruled by one (Absolute) King or Queen
(is hereditary and noble)
Make all decisions/laws
Ex. King Henry VIII
Ex. King of Saudi Arabia

5. Constitutional Monarchy
King or Queen is a figure head
Only is there for ceremony or tradition
There is an elected body such as Parliament and a Primer Minister that follow the rules that are written in the constitution
Ex. Queen Elizabeth II of England

6. Dictatorship A strong central government Ruled by one
Believes society is more important than the individual
Ex. Adolf Hitler
of Germany
Ex. Joseph Stalin
of Russia

7. Theocracy Ruled by god or religious leaders such as the clergy
Power given by God
Can be 1 or few rulers
Ex. Pope –
Roman Catholic Church
During the Middle Ages
Ex. Iran – Islamic
Fundamentalists

8. Republic Ruled by elected representatives
People have certain powers (vote)
Usually bound by a constitution
Ex. USA- Constitutional Republic (Democratic)

9. Democracy (Direct) Government where all people vote on all issues
Ex. Early civilizations / Tribes
Ex. School Clubs

10. Fascism Ruled by one individual
Usually takes control by military force
Strong sense of national pride
Ex. Mussolini- Italy during WWII
Ex. Chaing Kia-Shek- Republic of China

11. Oligarchy Ruled by a few elites that are self appointed
Not hereditary and not noble
Ex. Sparta – Had 2 consuls and officials that ruled

12. Aristocracy Ruled by a few individuals of nobility or high rank
Hereditary & wealth
Ex. Russian Czar
Nicholas II

13. Totalitarianism
Ruled by one individual by force; people have no say; rulers have total control
Ex. Fidel Castro of Cuba

14. Democracy
rule is based on individual rights and freedoms of the people
Right to vote, free speech, free religion, etc.
Ex. The USA is a Representative Democracy.

15. Anarchy The absence of government
People must make decisions that are best

16. Vocabulary Posters You need to choose one word. Create a poster.
Each should include a definition, the word, a picture, a sentence, and an example.
Should be colorful and neat! Do your best!