1. Types of Government Monarchy Autocracy Republic Democracy Oligarchy
Dictatorship

2. Autocracy
Power and authority are in the hands of a single person. Opposition usually is not tolerated.
Monarchy
Absolute
Limited
Constitutional
Feudalism

3. Autocracy Dictatorship Totalitarian Dictatorship (controls everything)
Authoritarianism (controls some things)
Despotism (just for himself)

4. Oligarchy
A small group holds power and they often suppress opposition.
Their power comes from:
Wealth
Military position
Social position (family)
Religious position

5. Democracy
Many people (perhaps all) participate in ruling the government.
Classical Republic
ancient Athens and early Rome
upper class

6. Democracy

7. Democracy
Limited Democracy
early U.S.
men
property
religion

8. Democracy
Liberal Democracy
present-day U.S.
Age
Citizenship
Residency

10. Theocracy
Where a religious leader makes all the decisions and leads the country
Example: Vatican City and the Pope

11. Characteristics of Democracy#1
Individual Liberty
The government promotes
Equality
Equal opportunity

12. Characteristics of Democracy#2
Majority rule with
minority rights
Government must avoid the “tyranny of the majority”

13. Characteristics of Democracy#3
Free Elections
1 person = 1 vote
Open to all candidates
Free to express views & criticize
Secret ballots
Minimal restrictions (age, citizen, resident, etc.)

14. Characteristics of Democracy#4
Competing political parties
Need a choice in elections.
“Loyal Opposition” to question and challenge

15. What Makes A Good Democracy?1
Active Citizen Participation
Citizens need to vote and debate.
Widespread Education
Usually need public schools (supported by taxes) 2

16. What Makes A Good Democracy?3
Strong Civil Society
NRA, MADD, Sierra Club
Labor unions
Churches
Newspapers
Business associations (Chamber of Commerce, etc.)

17. What Makes A Good Democracy?4
A Social Consensus
General agreement about the purpose of government.
General agreement about the limits of government.

18. What Makes A Good Democracy?5
A Favorable Economy
Free enterprise is usually needed.
Germany between WWI & WWII
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