1. Bell Ringer
Anarchy is the absence of any type of government. What would a country look like with anarchy? Why do you think countries choose to have a form of government?

2. Purpose of Government 1 - Helping People Cooperate
Helps us live peacefully.
2 - Providing Services – each level of government: local, state, federal has to provide services for the people.
Example: Education – our state governments have created public school systems to educate our children.
List 3 other services…..
3 - Providing Laws
4 - Plan for the Future

3. Forms of Government

4. Autocratic Governments
An autocracy is a type of government where ONE person has complete and absolute power.
There are different types of autocracies. (Dictatorship, absolute monarchy, etc.)

5. Types of Autocracies
An absolute monarchy is where a person assumes complete power by being born into the family of rulers
A dictatorship is usually where a military leader takes power by force. (can get power other ways)

6. Oligarchy
An oligarchy is a type of government where a country is ruled by a small group of people, usually the wealthy.
Oligarchy means “rule by the few”.

7. Monarchy
A monarchy is a type of government where a person is granted power based on their birth into a family (King, Queen, Emperor, etc.), They reign over a kingdom.

8. Forms of Government
Socialism is an economic system where a country has power over many businesses that are produced and provides all for their people. (Canada’s healthcare system)
Communism is a form of government where the ruling party owns the means of production and private ownership is restricted (emphasis on the community). Usually a dictator rules in Communist countries (North Korea, China)

9. Direct Democracy
Direct democracy exists when ALL of the voters in a community meet in one place to decide laws and government actions by DIRECTLY voting.
(Ancient Athens)
Why is this not practical in most places today?

10. Representative Democracy
Representative democracy exists when the people elect representatives to carry on the work of government for them.
When the people give consent, or permission, to be ruled by elected officials this is a system of government called a republic. (Pledge of Allegiance)

11. Exit Ticket 8/27
Which government would you choose (other than representative democracy) if you had to create your own country? You must explain in detail using facts from the Forms of Government Notes.
Must be AT LEAST one paragraph long.

12. Government Research!
Consider the following questions when finding your 5 pieces of evidence:
1. Who is in charge?
2. What role do the citizens play?
3. How much does the government control?
4. What rights do citizens have?
5. Are there any countries that exist today with your form of government?
While conducting research on your assigned government, be sure to utilize websites that end in .org, .edu, .gov,

13. RUBRIC RESEARCH PERIOD – 10 POINTS PRESENTATION – 5 POINTS
On task, working respectfully with ALL group members, and not talking to or disturbing other groups. Group is silent and respectful during other presentations.
PRESENTATION – 5 POINTS
Each group member speaks about their form of government, 5 main facts of government are correct, and group members execute planned presentation as a team. Presentation isn’t entirely read off of a piece of paper/notes.
CREATIVITY – 5 POINTS
Presentation is engaging using animated lesson to ensure all students understand their form of government.

14. BELLRINGER – 8/22
Gather with your groups to discuss the following bellringer and write it down:
How do you feel your assigned form of government would work in today’s America? Would the citizens enjoy it or revolt? Would it be beneficial or harmful to our society? Whatever your answer, make sure to support it by elaborating on your answer.

15. BELLRINGER 8/28
1. Who do you believe has more authority between the Federal, State, & Local governments? 2. Do they share power, or do they each have their own governmental responsibilities? 3. Why do we have 3 levels of government?