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Directions: Complete the Guided Reading Chart as you read the power point.
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Definition – lawlessness, disorder, or no government Advantages: people can do anything they want Disadvantages: no rule or order; no one held responsible for their actions Example: none (it usually doesn’t last very long)
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Definition: ALL citizens must meet to make decisions Advantages: everyone has some power Disadvantages: it is not possible today because countries have large populations ◦ all 300 million Americans could not get together and decide every issue Example: Mayflower Compact
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Definition –citizens vote and choose a smaller group of people to represent them, make laws, and govern Advantages: the government is limited and the people have power Disadvantages: the decision-making process can be slow because of compromises Example: the United States
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Definition– a government with a ruler based on family or heritage (a king or queen) An absolute monarchy has unlimited authority (like a totalitarian state) Advantages: decisions are quick; symbol of country Disadvantages: you must be born into this position Example: Saudi Arabia
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Definition – monarch that acts as the head of state, but still has a law-making body that is voted on by the people Advantages: people make some decisions; still have a symbol of state Disadvantage: same as Republic Example: Great Britain
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Definition – government under control of religious leaders Advantages: can enforce morality Disadvantages: no room for religious diversity or disagreement Example: Iran
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Definition – government in control by a small number of people ◦ Aristocracy is land-holding elite ◦ Oligarchy is usually in control by force Advantages: decision- making is faster with a small number of people Disadvantages: most citizens have no control Example: Former Soviet Union (communists), Cuba
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Definition: an authoritarian government where the government controls everything. People have limited freedoms and choices. Advantages: decision making is fast Disadvantages: the people have no power Example: North Korea
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Create a Foldable outlining the Principles of American Democracy. Fold in half (hot dog style) & then in thirds Step 1: Top left corner, title: “Principles of Democracy” Step 2: In remaining 5 boxes list one of each of the following concepts : Popular Sovereignty, Rule of Law, Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances, Federalism Step 3: In each box you must: ◦ Identify the word ◦ Describe the principle in your own words ◦ Give an example of the principle (see me if you need help) ◦ Illustrate the principle of government You must have ALL of these things to get full credit. Please turn it in when you are finished.
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