1. Chapter 2.3

2. Forms of Government Land is divided into “nation-states”
Each has a functioning Government

3. 3 types
#1………… Rule by ONE
Monarchy
Dictatorship

4. Monarchy
Old
Efficient
Traditional
Clear line of succession (family)

5. Today’s Monarchy Still…. king.....queen…..emperor Changes?
inherit power but power is different
Constitutional Monarchy

6. Dictatorship Power is held by force One person holds the power
Efficient
Can be bad
Legitimacy problems

7. #2 Rule By The Few Theocracy Head = religious leaders
Based on religious beliefs
Religion + Politics + Social Unity 2

8. Single Party State One Political Party Governs Elite make decisions
Views of Party are often different from the People

9. # 3 Rule By Many Direct Democracy
Each person has equal voice in public affairs
Time consuming
No one has Direct Democracy

10. Parliamentary Democracy
Voters elect lawmakers
The majority party selects a Prime Minister
Prime Minister selects key officials
No division between the chief executive and legislature

11. Presidential Democracy
Rule by Representatives of the People
Voters choose president AND
Elect lawmakers to represent them in a national legislature

12. Pros
Legitimacy
Responsive to public
Separation of powers
Stable

13. Cons
Removal
Lack of progress
Abuse of power by President

14. 2.4
Distribution of Power in Governments Today

15. 2 LEVELS
Government Power
National
Regional (states)

16. ??? How is power distributed between the two levels?
Depends on the system of government

17. Unitary Power is concentrated in Central Gov. Promotes national unity
Uniform
Can be inflexible
Many regions have some power

18. Federal System Divides Power National: has some fixed responsibilities
Regional: has other responsibilities

19. Good??
Large nations
Diverse population
Flexibility

20. Confederal System 1st type of government for US
Articles of Confederation
Why?
Regions = independent
= kept power

21. Problems?
Central Gov. = WEAK
System failed
Today? No one

22. Check 2.3 & 2.4 2 types of unitary rule 2 types of rule by few
3 types of democracy
In a federal system the power is divided between the ________ & ________

23. 2.5
Economic Systems
Way of organizing the production and consumption of goods and services

24. 3 questions
1. What to produce?
2. How?
3. For Whom?

25. 4 Factors of Production
Land
Labor
Capital
Entrepreneurship

26. Traditional Economies
Decision Making By Custom

27. Market Economies
Decision Making By Individuals

28. Command Economies
Government answers economic questions

29. Mixed Economy
Blends market forces and government

30. Group Activity