Unit 1 B Forms of Government

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What do you think Lenin’s views on government are (based on what you heard)? 

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Do you think governments are necessary? Why or why not?

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What do you think the most IMPORTANT role of government is in a society? (EXPLAIN YOUR RESPONSE - Tell WHY you think that)

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Which type of democracy do you feel is the most effective? WHY?

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Which countries and/or regions have experienced changes in the democracy index? What changes occurred?

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What surprises did you find in the democracy index?

Multiple Choice

Identify the form of government.

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Democracy

• Single-party state

Multiple Choice

Identify the form of government.

• Monarchy

• Direct Democracy

• Presidential Democracy

• Single-party state

Multiple Choice

Identify the form of government.

• Monarchy

• Theocracy

• Democracy

• Single-party state

Multiple Select

Identify the form of government.

• Absolute Monarchy

• Theocracy

• Dictatorship

• Single-party state

Multiple Select

Identify the form of government.

• Parliamentary Democracy

• Presidential Democracy

• Direct Democracy

• Single-party state

Multiple Select

Identify the form of government.

• Parliamentary Democracy

• Presidential Democracy

• Direct Democracy

• Single-party state

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After you have analyzed the previous slide - describe the type of countries that have Unitary system of government.

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After you have analyzed the previous slide - describe the type of countries that have Federal system of government.

Match

Match the following

• RULE OF THE PEOPLE

• RULE BY THE FEW

• NO RULE

• ONE RULE

DEMOCRACY

OLIGARPHY

ANARCHY

AUTOCRACY

• DEMOCRACY

• OLIGARPHY

• ANARCHY

• AUTOCRACY

Multiple Choice

Location of the World's First Democracy.

• Rome

• Sparta

• Athens

• Roman Empire

Multiple Choice

(By Power Structure) A centralized government where all powers held by the government belong to a single, central agency

• Anarchy

• Confederation

• Unitary

• Federation

Multiple Choice

People overthrow their government, but no ruler takes charge.  Without leadership, the nation is in chaos.  What is this situation called?

• autocracy
• oppression
• anarchy
• revolution

Multiple Choice

Anna lives in a direct democracy.  What does that mean?

• She will be brought up on charges if she does not vote.
• As a citizen, she is a member of the government and sits in Congress.
• She votes for representatives who decide on the issues and laws.
• She personally votes on every issue and law.

Multiple Choice

The king or queen has complete or total power among his or her people.

• Absolute Monarchy
• Limited Monarchy

Multiple Choice

Identify the form of government that recognizes God or a divine being as the ultimate authority.

• Theocracy

• Oligarchy

• Junta

• Democracy

Multiple Select

Which two forms of government fall under Autocracy?

• Representative Democracy

• Dictatorship

• Absolute Monarchy

• Direct Democracy

Multiple Choice

What can someone expect to find in a society ruled by a dictator?

• Government controls most aspects of life.
  
• Religious beliefs are supported by the government.
• The government is considered a servant of ordinary citizens.
• Citizens can publicly speak out against their ruler's policy

Multiple Choice

Saudi Arabia is led by a king. The king appoints a Council of Ministers to help govern, but there are no elections. Saudi Arabia’s Basic Law states that the country’s constitution is the Islamic holy book the Qur’an and other religious traditions. The ultimate power is held by the king. What form of government does Saudi Arabia have?

• Dictatorship

• Theocracy

• Single Party State

• Absolute Monarchy

Multiple Choice

Who has the power in a democracy?

• The people

• The leader

• The military

• Nobody