1. Standard: SS6CG4 The student will compare and contrast various forms of government. Language Objective: I will write notes on citizen participation Opening: Think about the government we talked about yesterday. If your parents are the central government, and you and your brothers and sisters are the regional governments. Then which type of government best describes your family: unitary, confederation, or federal? Explain your answer.

2. Citizen Participation in Government

3. Autocracy Definition: One person possesses unlimited power.
Role of the citizen =
The citizen has limited, if any, role in government.

4. Two Types of Autocracies
a- Monarchy
Definition:
Hereditary
King or Queen
b- Dictatorship
Not hereditary
Usually holds power
using military

5. Autocrats- Monarchy Q- Would you want him as your leader?
Example:
Louis XIV (14th!)
Q- Would you want him as your leader?
Q- What do you do if you don’t like your King?

6. Autocrats- Dictators
Antonio de Santa Anna (Mexico)
Military outfit
Q- What do you do if you don’t like your dictator?
Remy, Richard C., United States Government- Democracy in Action (Columbus, OH: Glencoe, McGraw-Hill, 2006)

7. Current Autocratic Countries
Cuba
North Korea
Information site- (This site has only been utilized to gather a list of countries that fall under a Unitary system. For a more extensive search we would suggest a research based site).
Fidel Castro 7

8. Autocracy Questions
How do citizens participate in an autocratic government?
What is the difference between a dictatorship and a monarchy?
What are the advantages of an autocratic system? (open question)

9. Oligarchy Definition:
Government is run by a small group, often for corrupt and selfish purposes.
Role of the citizen=
The citizen has a very limited role.

10. How do Oligarch’s get and keep Power?
Military
Social power
Wealth
Religion
or a combination
Remy, Richard C., United States Government- Democracy in Action (Columbus, OH: Glencoe, McGraw-Hill, 2006)

11. Oligarchy in South Africa
20% white, 80% black
Small group
Corrupt/selfish purposes
Kept power using military, social power, and wealth.
Information site- (This site has only been utilized to gather a list of countries that fall under a Unitary system. For a more extensive search we would suggest a research based site). 11

12. Oligarchy Questions How are oligarchies different from autocracies?
Do you think oligarchies and autocracies are fair? (open)

13. Democracy Definition: The citizen has the power to vote
The citizens either make decisions directly or vote for representatives to make decisions for them.
Role of the citizen =
The people hold the power and elect leaders through free elections.

14. Presidential Democracy
Definition:
Leader is called a president.
Citizens vote directly for their leader.

15. Presidential Democracy
Examples:
United States
Mexico
Brazil
President of Mexico:
Felipe Calderon

16. Parliamentary Democracy
Definition:
Leader is called a prime minister
Citizens vote for the members of the parliament (legislature) those members then chose the prime minister

17. Parliamentary Democracies
Examples:
United Kingdom
Canada
Australia
Prime Minister of Australia
Julia Gillard
Prime Minister of Canada
Stephen Harper

18. Democracy in the World The lighter the color, the more democratic. 18
Information site- (This site has only been utilized to gather a list of countries that fall under a Unitary system. For a more extensive search we would suggest a research based site).
The lighter the color, the more democratic.
Source: 18

19. Democracy Questions Who holds the power in a democracy?
What do citizens in a democracy get a bad leader out of power?
Which form of citizen participation would be easiest if you were a leader?

20. Sample Test Question
What is a basic way citizens of a democratic nation can influence the government?
A. voting
B. working
C. obeying laws
D. consuming goods
SS6- CG1b, CG4b, CG6b

21. Sample Test Question
What is a basic way citizens of a democratic nation can influence the government?
A. voting*
B. working
C. obeying laws
D. consuming goods
SS6- CG1b, CG4b, CG6b