1. Write about a recent decision that was made with your friends or family democratically. Then, write about a recent decision that was made dictatorially. Which one was faster, easier? Which one pleased more people? 1 Take out your Spiral What will we learn today? What will we learn today? 12.1.1 Analyze the influence of ancient Greek, Roman, English, and European political thinkers on American government. 12.3.4 Compare the relationship between constitutional democracies and authoritarian governments. 12.7.5 Explain how public policy is formed. Unit: Principles of Government Ch 1 Sec 2

2. 1.1 Quiz Checking for Understanding 2

3. 1. Four characteristics of a state are: people, territory, sovereignty, and A. money B. government C. military D. schools 3

4. 2. A single group or a single _____________ holds power in a dictatorship. A. branch of government B. political party C. set of beliefs D. individual 4

5. 3. A nation’s constitution defines the processes, structures, and __________ of a government. A. holidays B. principles C. religions D. salaries 5

6. 4. Examples of judicial power include: the power to determine the meaning of laws, to settle disputes that arise within society, and to interpret : A. laws B. Web sites C. the media D. the Bible 6

7. Jigsaw We are going to split up section of 1.2 and 1.3 and work on them in groups. Create a poster that is visually appealing (a picture, titles with marker) and that summarizes your section. At the very least, be sure to answer the specific questions I give you. Additional info is good. Be prepared to present your topic to class. Everyone will present. 7

8. Jigsaw Topics 1. Democracy pg. 12 2. Dictatorship pg. 13 3. Unitary government pg. 14 4. Federal government pg. 14 5. Confederate government pg. 15 6. Presidential government pg. 15 7. Parliamentary government pg. 16 8. Worth of the Individual 9. Equality of All Persons pg. 18 10. Majority Rule, Minority Rights pg. 19 11. Necessity of Compromise pg. 20 12. Individual Freedom pg. 20 8

9. Assignment: 1.2 Forms of Government 1.3 Basic Concepts of Democracy 9

10. Classifying Government Governments can be classified by three different standards: (1) Who can participate in the governing process. (2) The geographic distribution of the governmental power within the state. (3) The relationship between the legislative (lawmaking) and the executive (law- executing) branches of the government. Example: The US government is Democratic, federalist, and presidential. 10

11. Classification by Who Can Participate Democracy In a democracy, supreme political authority rests with the people. A direct democracy exists where the will of the people is translated into law directly by the people themselves. In an indirect democracy, a small group of persons, chosen by the people to act as their representatives, expresses the popular will.Dictatorship A dictatorship exists where those who rule cannot be held responsible to the will of the people. autocracy An autocracy is a government in which a single person holds unlimited political power. oligarchy An oligarchy is a government in which the power to rule is held by a small, usually self-appointed elite.

12. Classification by Geographic Distribution of Power Unitary Government unitary government A unitary government has all powers held by a single, central agency. Confederate Government A confederation is an alliance of independent states. A confederation is an alliance of independent states. Federal Government $ A federal government is one in which the powers of government are shared between a central government and several local governments. $ A federal government is one in which the powers of government are shared between a central government and several local governments. An authority superior to both the central and local governments makes this division of power on a geographic basis. An authority superior to both the central and local governments makes this division of power on a geographic basis.

13. Classification by the Relationship Between Legislative and Executive Branches

14. Forms of Government

15. Foundations The American concept of democracy rests on these basic notions: (1) A recognition of the fundamental worth and dignity of every person; (2) A respect for the equality of all persons; (3) A faith in majority rule and an insistence upon minority rights; (4) An acceptance of the necessity of compromise; and (5) An insistence upon the widest possible degree of individual freedom.

16. Assignment: CORNELL NOTE SUMMARY 16