1. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Types of Governments
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
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2. The student will compare and contrast various forms of government.
STANDARD
The student will compare and contrast various forms of government.
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3. How do citizens participate in different forms of government?
Essential Question
How do citizens participate in different forms of government?
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4. Citizens participate at varied levels in different government systems.
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5. WHO GETS TO PARTICIPATE?
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6. Autocracy One leader has complete power Opposite of democracy
Citizens have no participation
EXAMPLE:
German Nazis under
Adolf Hitler’s rule
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8. Oligarchy Control lies with a small group of rich or powerful people
Citizen participation is restricted to the ruling group
EXAMPLE:
Apartheid system is South Africa,
where a small group of whites
held power over the black majority
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9. Democracy The people hold supreme power
People exercise their power by voting
All people have equal rights to participate in government regardless of position or wealth.
EXAMPLE:
The United States
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10. Democracies Of The World
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11. D O A O D Read the statements by political leaders below.
Write A if they head an autocratic government.
Write O if they had an oligarchy.
Write D is they head a democracy. D
____ “I am proud to serve as president of a country where everyone has equal rights.”
____ “My wealth and position will keep me in power in this society”
____ “I will imprison anyone who criticizes my government. I am in total control.”
____ “There is no reason to explain our position to the people. We are in control here.”
____ “Where can I register to vote for the presidential election?” O A O D
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