1. Forms of Government Gallery Walk

2. As you enter the room Create this chart in your binder
Government System
Aspects
Pros
Cons
Illustration
Monarchy
Dictatorship
Anarchy
Direct Democracy
Representative Democracy
Oligarchy

3. Monarchy Advantage Disadvantage
a system of government in which a single ruler exercises supreme power based on heredity or divine right
Advantage
efficient way of carrying out decisions and policies
clear line of succession
loyalty to monarch can be a unifying power
Modern monarchies are limited by a constitution
Disadvantage
varying quality of leadership
Can be authoritarian

4. Dictatorship
a system of government in which a single person exercises supreme power based on its control of the military and police
Disadvantage
power can be used to abuse citizens who oppose the dictator
dictators face serious legitimacy problems
Advantage
power centralized in the hands of a single military or political leader(s) who can get things done efficiently
control of the military and police allows dictator to maintain peace and order

5. Oligarchy
An authoritarian government that gives power to a few people or a political party based on wealth, social status, military power or a combination of those factors.
Advantage
easier to pass laws by avoiding the political wrangling common in multiparty states
Disadvantage
the views of the party elite may differ from the interests of the people as a whole, leading to social unrest
• people with differing political views are often shut out of the political process

6. Anarchy No Centralized Government or authority
Maximum individual freedom with no safeguards

7. Direct Democracy
a system of government in which public decisions are made directly by citizens in an assembly or voting by ballot.
In most places, you had to be born a citizen.
Invented by the Greek city-state of Athens.
Advantage
each citizen has an equal say in public affairs
decisions have widespread support
Powers: make laws; all (male) citizens could be involved in the government.
Disadvantage
very time-consuming for citizens
“Mob Rule” mentality

8. Representative Democracy
Rule by People through Representatives
People Vote for others to run the government for them
If the Representative fails to carry out the will of the people they are voted out

9. Sinker Keep the Chart in your binder
SAR Writing – Separate sheet of paper
In between 8-10 sentences
Compare and Contrast two forms of government. What are their strengths and weaknesses? Which one of the two forms would you want to live under? Why?