Limited and Unlimited Governments

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Government does NOT have complete control over its citizens. Citizens have some rights/responsibilities.

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Limited Government

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Government has complete control over every aspect of its citizens lives.

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Unlimited Government

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In a limited government...

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Citizens have many rights.

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In an unlimited government...

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Citizens have no rights

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Citizens get to vote for their government leader

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Limited Government

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Both citizens and the leaders of the country must follow laws put into place. What type of government does this describe?

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Limited Government

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Example: United States

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Limited Government

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Example: Dictator Kim Jung Il in North Korea

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Unlimited Government

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Citizens often live in fear under harsh conditions. What type of government does this describe?

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Unlimited Government

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The laws enforced by the government limit citizens rights or participation in government. The power belongs with the government.

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Unlimited Government