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What is Government?
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Foldable 3 pieces of paper
Layer so that they are staggered 1 inch apart from each other. Fold in ½ so there are 6 layers
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Foldable Label each layer: What is Government Autocracy Oligarchy
Government Responsibilities Autocracy Oligarchy Democracy Anarchy Inside label: Definition Example On the back leave space for a govt. pyramid
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Government: A political system for exercising authority.
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Government has 4 responsibilities. 1. Provide Public Services 2
Government has 4 responsibilities. 1. Provide Public Services 2. Maintain Social Order 3. Provide National Security 4. Make Economic Decisions
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Forms of Government
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Autocracy Oligarchy Democracy
Back of foldable Autocracy Oligarchy Democracy Anarchy
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Autocracy: Government ruled by one
Autocracy: Government ruled by one. Examples: Monarchy, Totalitarian (oppressive) Dictatorships. Cuba, Saudi Arabia, Brunei Forms of Government
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Oligarchy: Government ruled by a few or a group
Oligarchy: Government ruled by a few or a group. Types of Government: Totalitarian (oppressive) Communist Example: China Soviet Union, United Arab Emirates Forms of Government
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Democracy Democracy Government ruled by the people for the people
Democracy Democracy Government ruled by the people for the people. Types of Government: Representative, Direct & Republic. Examples: United States: Republic, Great Britain :constitutional monarchy Forms of Government
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Anarchy: No Government It doesn’t exist
Anarchy: No Government It doesn’t exist. Somalia, Syria Forms of Government
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Images of Government Draw images to represent the four systems of government. For example a Queen for monarchy.
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