1. Warm Up What are some other forms of government you know about?
2. What is one positive way and one negative way they compare with democracy?
3. Do you agree with Churchill’s view of democracy? Why or why not?
In other words, democracy is the worst form of government, but it is the only form of government that works in the long run

2. Wednesday, September 6, 2017
Objective: Students will be able to describe and evaluate the different classifications of government.
Purpose: Societies have addressed the need for a government in many different ways, some which are radically different than our own government.

3. How Governments are Classified
Who participates in the governing process in the U.S. government? 
How is power distributed within the U.S. government? 
Does the power lie with one group of officials or with several groups? 
How do the legislative and executive branches of the U.S. government relate?

4. Who can Participate Democracy
political authority rests in the hands of the people
the government must have the approval of the people to govern
the government is to serve the interests of the people
Democratic government derives its power from the people but can be either direct or indirect democracy. Why might indirect democracy be better for a larger population?

5. Who can Participate Dictatorship
Government that is not accountable to the people
Often exercises complete authority over all aspects of society
Force is used to maintain power

6. There are different forms of government all over the world
There are different forms of government all over the world. People express their will differently in each. How does each government's reaction differ to expressions of will?

7. Power can be distributed between central (national) and local governments in three different ways. Which diagram best describes the distribution of power in the United States?

8. Leader of Government Presidential System
chosen by the people, independently of the legislature
holds office for a fixed term
has a number of significant powers that are not subject to the direct control of the legislative branch
Examples: United States, Mexico, Brazil

9. In a presidential democracy, voters elect both the legislative and executive branches of government. How is the executive branch related to the legislative branch?

10. Leader of Government Parliamentary System
led by a Prime Minister and the cabinet, who are members of the legislature
cabinet is required to have the support of more than half of the members of the legislature (this is called confidence)
remain in office only as long as their policies and administration have the support of a majority in parliament
if the government loses confidence, a new government must be formed or elections must be held
Examples: Canada, Italy, United Kingdom

12. Quickwrite Summary
Which system do you think works better, a presidential system or a parliamentary system? Explain your choice. Also, think about the current functioning of the U.S. when writing your answer.