C.3.1: Compare different forms of government Essential Question: How do different forms and systems of government compare to each other? Direct Democracy The citizens themselves make the laws and decide what actions the government will
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C.3.1: Compare different forms of government
Essential Question:
How do different forms and systems of government compare to each other?<br>
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Direct Democracy
The citizens themselves make the laws and decide what actions the government will take.<br>
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Direct Democracy Philosophy
Democracy is a form of government that means “rule by the people”.<br>
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Representative Democracy
The citizens elect representatives to make the laws on their behalf.<br>
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Representative Democracy Philosophy
A representative democracy is also known as a republic. In this form of government, a country is governed by representatives elected by the citizens. In a republic, all adult citizens have the right to vote. The power of the government is limited by a constitution.<br>
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Socialism
The government plays a major role in running the economy, but private ownership is also allowed and leaders may be elected by the people.<br>
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Socialism Philosophy
A socialist form of government takes an active role in controlling the economy and protecting the people from private businesses that might take advantage of them.<br>
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Communism
The government owns and runs all businesses and makes all economic decisions.<br>
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Communism Philosophy
Communism is a form of government in which the government (in the name of the people) controls the whole economy. Communist countries are usually ruled by a strong Communist dictator and Communist political party.<br>
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Monarchy
The government is run by a king or queen who has the power by being born into the ruling family<br>
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Monarchy Philosophy
A monarchy is a form of government where power is held by one person who has been born into the ruling family. Monarchs may rule for life. Many monarchs have constitutions they must follow.
Dictator – a military leader who becomes head of a country, often by force.<br>
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Oligarchy
The government is run by just a few people or small group.<br>
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Oligarchy Philosophy
An oligarchy is a form of government where a country is ruled by a small group of wealthy people. In this form of government, the power is held by the rich.<br>
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Autocracy
The government is completely controlled by one person who can rule in any way he or she wants.<br>
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Autocracy Philosophy
An autocracy is a form of government where one leader has unlimited power. Examples of autocracies are dictatorships (such as a military dictator) and absolute monarchies (such as a king of queen who has all the power with no constitution to limit their power).<br>
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Absolute Monarchy
The government is run by one king or queen with unlimited power.<br>
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Absolute Monarchy Philosophy
Same as Monarchy. Only difference is that the king/queen has complete control/power.<br>
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Theocracy
A government that recognizes God or a divine being as the ultimate authority.<br>
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Theocracy Philosophy
Religious laws are used to settle disputes and rule the people.<br>
