1. Types of Government Most types of government are either:  Limited Government - power of government is limited by Constitution and people have right to vote (Usually limited by a Constitution  Democracy  Republic

2. Types of Government  Unlimited – power of government is unlimited and people lack voice in government  Dictatorship  Monarchy THINK…… What type of government is the United States, limited or unlimited? Why?

3. Types of Government Anarchy – a society with NO government or laws Aristocracy – a government ruled by wealthy class (usually land owners) Colonial - a government set-up in a foreign territory ruled by a parent state (ex. 13 colonies ruled by Great Britain)

4. Types of Government Confederacy – a loose alliance of independent territories Constitutional – a government limited by a written and enforced document Dictatorship – a government ruled by an individual with absolute power

5. Types of Government Federalism – a government where power is shared between a strong central government and individual state governments Monarchy – a government ruled by a king or queen

6. Types of Government Republic – a government where individuals elect representatives Democracy – a government ruled by the people, where all people are equal

7. THINK…. Why do you think it is important for people to have a voice in their government? Why do certain types of government work in some communities better than others ?