Political and Economic Geography

​Political and Economic Geography

By John Gibbon

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Which of the following have you done? Have you had lemonade or raised money for something? Have you ever raked leaves or shoveled a driveway for money? Have you ever used the money to buy something?

How do geographers study governments and economies of the world?

Essential Question:

• identify elements of political and economic geography

• explain how places may differ in their political and economic system

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Lesson Overview

Goods - Physical items that people buy.

Services - Helpful actions that people or government pays for

Supply - How much of something is available

Demand - How many people want a good.

Democracy - Government where power is held by the people

Economy - The way people make and spend money

Vocabulary

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Draw

Highlight the countries that border Germany. Select all that apply.

Why is it important to have good relationships with other countries?

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It is important to keep in mind that relations between countries refer to governments, not the countries' people. For example, the United States and Russia have a tense relationship because their government leaders distrust each other and disapprove of each other's actions.

 

The U.S. government does not have a problem with Russia's people. In fact, the relationship is tense partly because the United States wants Russia's government to stop actions that hurt Russia's people..

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​Government Not People

Multiple Choice

What type of government does the United States have?

• a. Communism - government that owns all property and businesses.

• b. Democracy - people elect leaders to make decisions for them

• c. Monarchy - a king or queen rules

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Draw

Match the description to the type of government.

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Categorize

Options (6)

piano lessons

art supplies

loaves of bread

fixing a bike

Xbox

Mrs. Thomas

Is each item an example of a good or a service?

good

service

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Open Ended

What's an advantage of a market economy over a command economy?

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Open Ended

What did you learn today about types of government OR types of economy?