Government

Types of Government Today from What is a Government?

Democracy

• Parliamentary Democracy - elected representatives sit in parliament and form a government

• Presidential Republic - Citizens directly elect a national leader called a president

• Constitutional Republic is what we have in the USA but the book says it is a presidential republic

• We actually have a three branch government with a president, congress, and the judges

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In this form of government, elected representatives sit in parliament and form a government

• Presidential Republic

• Parliamentary Republic

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In this form of government, a president is directly elected by the people

• Presidential Republic

• Parliamentary Republic

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What kind of government do we have in the United States of America?

• a constitutional republic

• direct democracy

Alternative Forms of Governement

• Communist State- all property and business is owned by the government

• Theocracy- power is held by religious leaders. There is no separation of church and state.

• Monarchy- power is held by a ruling monarch as in a king or queen.

• Military Government- Power is seized and held by military leaders.

• Dictatorship-a country is ruled by a leader with absolute or total power.

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In this kind of government, power is held by religious leaders

• a Monarchy

• a Theocracy

• a Dictatorship

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In this kind of government, power is seized and held by military leaders

• Monarchy

• Theocracy

• Military Government

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In this type of government, property is owned by the government

• Communist State

• Theocracy

• Monarchy

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In this type of government, property is held by a ruling monarch. What is another way to say monarch?

• king or queen

• prime minister or president

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In this type of government, the leader has absolute or total power.

• Dictatorship

• Direct Democracy

• Presidential Republic

Government

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What is government?

A government is all the people who run a community, state, or country.

What does the government do?

The government makes laws to keep communities safe, healthy and organized.

Traffic Laws

An example of a law that the government has created is traffic laws. These laws provide safety and organization.

If drivers do not obey traffic laws, accidents could happen and people could get hurt.

Driving through a red light can cost a driver over $300.

Police officers and firefighters

• They are essential workers that protect the community.

• Police officers keep streets, highways, and neighborhoods safe.

• Firefighters protect us and our property from fire damage.

Public libraries, public schools and the US postal service

• They are government services that provide people with work or improve their lives.

• Public libraries provide access to information.

• The US Postal Service delivers our mail.

• Public schools make sure everyone gets an education.

Representative democracy

In the USA, the government is run by the people. This means that the people vote for their leaders.

These leaders establish the rules and laws for everyone to follow.

Voting is important!

The leaders that you vote for will represent you. If they do a good job, people will likely vote for them again. But if they do a bad job, they will vote for someone else in the next election.

When can I vote?

You can vote if you are a legal resident of the United States and 18 years old or older,

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What does the word government mean?

• The buildings where public employees work.

• The people who run a community, a state, or country.

• The place where you live.

• The people who vote for their representatives.

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Some examples of laws created by the government are:

• screen time restrictions

• wear your seatbelt when riding a car

• board game rules

• do not litter

• stop at a stop sign when driving

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Which of these are some government services?

• public schools

• restaurants

• movie theaters

• public libraries

• the US Postal Service

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What does representative democracy mean?

• A king and his family rule the country.

• Nobody can choose their leaders.

• The people vote for their leaders.

• Existing leaders pass on their job to their family.

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Who can vote?

• Everyone over 18 years old.

• Men over 18 years old.

• Anyone can vote.

• Citizens over 18 years old.

Branches of Government

ANSWER THE QUESTIONS ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES

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The Legislative Branch's main job is to _______________.

• talk to other countries

• enforce the laws

• make new laws

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Mark the other jobs that the Legislative Branch is also responsible for

• has the power to declare war

• collects taxes

• print money

• lead our country

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If you were a member of Congress, which of these ideas would you choose to make into a law? Choose only ONE

• Students will not have any homework.

• Students will only go to school 4 days a week.

• School will start later in the day.

• All students will get 4 recesses a day.

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Who is in charge of the Executive Branch?

• the people

• the President

• the Governor

• the Mayor

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What other people are part of the Executive Branch? Check all that apply.

• The Cabinet

• The Vice President

• the people

• Mrs. Paetow

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What is another main job of the Executive Branch. Choose only one

• having parties

• making speeches

• controlling the military

3 Levels of Government

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There are three levels of government.

• City (local)

• State

• National (Federal)

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How many Levels of Government are there?

• 12

• 4

• 3

• 1

National (Federal) Powers Include:

• Print money

• Declare war

• Enter into treaties with foreign governments.

• Make laws that enforce the Constitution

• Collect taxes

What else does the federal government do?

• maintains National Parks

• maintain highways

• maintains the military

• funds the post office

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Check the things the federal government is in charge of

• National Parks

• Printing money

• Dog licences

• Dealing with other countries

State Powers Include:

• Regulate trading with other states.

• Issues licenses

• Hold elections

• Provide public health and safety

• Collect taxes

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What else does the state government do?

• gives driver's licences

• takes care of state parks

• teacher and other job certifications

• highway patrol

• emergency organizations

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If you wanted to get a driver's licence you would get it through the

• Federal Government

• State Government

• City Government

Local (City) Powers Include:

• Providing police, fire fighters, and education to citizens.

• Provide electricity, water, and trash disposal.

• Make and take care of local parks.

• Planning for new stores/businesses, and layout of the city.

• Collect taxes

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If you wanted to get a permit to have a party in a local park, you would apply to

• the Federal (National) government

• The state government

• the city government

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The leader of the State Government is called

• Mayor

• Governor

• President

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The leader of the Federal Government is called

• Mayor

• Govenor

• President

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The leader of the City Government is called

• Mayor

• Govenor

• President