1. Forms of Governments

2. There are different forms of Government. Democracy Republic MonarchyTotalitarianism Feudalism Despotism Authoritarianism Oligarchy

3. Questions to think about 1.How effective has each form of rule been in establishing order? 2.Does each one effectively provide security for its citizens? 3.Is the government efficient? Does it provide citizens with the necessary tools to be successful?

4. Monarchy Ruler is always from the same family. Absolute Monarch- has little or no limitations on the power of their rule. Constitutional Monarchy- Monarch has little power and is mostly a ceremonial figure. (UK)

5. Feudalism They also demanded military service and provided soldiers to the king. In the Middle Ages, the king would award land to his most important nobles (lords, barons, bishops). Those nobles controlled their own lands. They minted their own money and levied taxes. They provided protection to peasants in exchange for living and working on their lands.

6. Oligarchy Most of the political power in the government is controlled by a small group (usually the wealthiest or most ruthless). South Africa’s Oligarchy rule known as apartheid ended in 1994 when Mandela became president.

7. Democracy Government by the People

8. Democracy People have a say in their government by voting. Republic People vote for representatives who make important governmental decisions. (Representative Democracy)

9. Totalitarianism Despotism/ Dictatorship Authoritarianism Government has total control over people’s lives. It seeks to dominate society in every way. The people do not have individual freedom. The government (one person or a small group of people) has complete authority and is not accountable to the people. Supreme master or lord. Tyrant.