1. Elected Officials Republicanism Leaders are elected by the people
Uses power to do what the people want

2. Absolute Monarchy King or Queen has ALL of the Power
How? Claims the power was granted by God
Uses the power:
Become Stronger and Wealthier

3. Constitutional Monarchy
King or Queen has most of the Power
Representatives have some power
Elected by the People
Uses the power:
Become Stronger and Wealthier
Protect Citizens

4. Dictatorship Dictator has all the power How? Through Military Force.
Uses the power:
Become Stronger and Wealthier
Conquer more land

5. Theocracy God is the Ruler Religious Leaders run the government
How are they picked?
Sometimes elected
Sometimes they are picked by religious experts
Laws based on religion

7. Civics Study of Citizens’ Rights and Duties Duties (in US)
Rights – Freedoms that the Gov’t protects
Duties – What a citizen must do (mandatory)
Trade:
You agree to fulfill your duties
Then, the Gov’t agrees to protect your right
Duties (in US)
Obey the Law
Pay Taxes
Serve in Military (if called)
Serve on Jury (if called)

8. Fulfill your civic duties
government
Protect your freedom and rights
citizens

9. Civic Duties Obey the Law Pay Taxes Serve on a Jury Serve in Military
(Mandatory)
Serve on a Jury
Serve in Military

10. Civics Germany Israel Different Nations = Different Rights & Duties
Similar to USA
Difference…
All men must spend 6 months in
Army
Social Program that helps the nation
Israel
All Men and WOMEN must serve in the military

12. 1300s Constantinople (ottoman empire or turkey) at night
1300s Constantinople (ottoman empire or turkey) at night. The city is being attacked. Buildings are burning. People are running scared through the streets. Soldiers are battling with one another. Enter JOE and STEVE. They are carrying books in knapsacks hanging over their shoulders. JOE: We have got to get these ancient Greek books out of town before the Turks take them and burn them. STEVE: Where should we take them? JOE: Italy is close, and there are a lot of great artists that could learn from this stuff. STEVE: There is also a lot of money in Italy because of it’s location between Europe and Asia on the Silk Road. We can sell these books. JOE: Now you’re talking. We’ll be able to afford a lifetime supply of Pizza

13. 1400s Italy. MR. MEDICI and MRS
1400s Italy. MR. MEDICI and MRS. MEDICI are sitting around in their house. They are bored. MR. MEDICI is counting his money. MR. MEDICI: What good is being rich when there is nothing to do with your money? MRS. MEDICI: Why don’t you pay someone to entertain you? MR. MEDICI: Like the time I paid that 7th grader to tell me jokes? Every joke was about farts. MRS. MEDICI: maybe you can pay someone to do something else? MR. MEDICI: I didn’t start a bank to hear about farts. MRS. MEDICI: Fart! that’s it. MR. MEDICI: What? MRS. MEDICI: Not farts. The ARTS. We should spend our money on artists. MR. MEDICI: Art about farts?