Governments
Geographers study Governments:
Government
Government – Is a ruling power in a political society. It has the authority to make laws, resolve disputes, issue administrative decisions, and collect taxes. Responsible for providing security and order and stability.
What would it be like without laws or ways to resolve disputes?
Basic Types of Government
�Autocracy�
Two types of autocracy:
Example of Autocracy
Example of Autocracy
Workshop
Find a current example of one of the following
countries: Cuba, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Monaco, United Arab Emirates, Chad, or Iran
2. Oligarchy - Communism:
Workshop
Find a current example of one of the following
countries: China, North Korea, Laos, Vietnam
3. Democracy:
Example of Democracy
Example of Democracy
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elect
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Parliamentary System | Presidential System |
Prime Minister
President
Legislative
Citizens
Legislative
Citizens
So what’s the difference between a democracy and a republic?
Democracy vs. Republic
Purpose of Government
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This form of government is elected by the people and everyone is eligible to vote.
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Democracy
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A government ruled by a king, queen, emperor or empress.
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Monarchy
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A country ruled by a single leader. The leader has not been elected and may use force to keep control.
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Dictatorship
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Government by a single person having unlimited power; despotism (domination through threat of punishment and violence).
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Autocracy
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The government owns property such as businesses and farms and provides its people's healthcare, education and welfare.
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Communism
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A situation where there is no government.
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Anarchy
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A government in which a few people such as a dominant clan or clique have power.
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Oligarchy
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A country that has no monarch, but is headed by an elected president or official is a ________.
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Republic
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Classwork
1. An icon or symbol that represents that form of government
2. A slogan that could be used to promote that form of government in an ad campaign
3. An explanation of how that form of government meets the needs of citizens
4. An example of that form of government from history (the past) and in modern times.