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Forms of Government

Learn about different government systems worldwide - democracy, republic, totalitarianism, communism, fascism, monarchy, theocracy, aristocracy/oligarchy, anarchy. Understand their features, examples, and implications for societies.

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Forms of Government

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  1. Forms of Government Essential Question: What are some of the different types of governments that exist in the world? Which would you choose? Why?

  2. Pair-Share • What type of government do you live in? • What are some characteristics of your government?

  3. Democracy • Comes from a Greek word meaning “demos” = people “kratos”= power • Democracy=Rule by the people. • An elected leader holds the power • People have liberty, freedom, rights • People vote to elect a leader • Two types of democracy. • Direct Democracy – citizens rule directly. • Republic-citizens rule through representatives (indirect democracy) • If citizens are unhappy with a leader in a democracy they can…vote to elect a new leader • Example: The United States (President), Great Britain (Prime Minister)

  4. Republic • The people elect a Representative to represent a group of people in a Legislative body • Leaders are voted on by the people

  5. Totalitarianism • Rule by a single person or party with total control. • People have no rights, no freedom. • The leaders power is absolute • Leader has the authority to punish citizens for dissent and force them into silence • There are different types of Totalitarianism • Ex. individual dictatorship, group dictatorship, communism and fascism. • Example Iraq under Sadam Hussein, North Korea • If citizens are unhappy with a leader in a Totalitarian state they can…start a revolution

  6. Communism • One person/party rules. • People have no rights/freedoms • Goal is a classless society • No private property • Origins are from Karl Marx • Goal: To spread communism worldwide • Example: Fidal Castro in Cuba, North Korea, China, Soviet Union

  7. Fascism • One person/party rules. • People have no rights/freedoms. • There are private property and classes. • Followers wear specific colors/clothing and have special uniforms. • Goal: Extreme nationalism and control. • Examples: Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini

  8. Monarchy • Rule by a King or a Queen. • Hereditary: Rule passes from a related blood line, rule is inherited • The leader has absolute power • Different types of Monarchies: • Absolute Monarchy • Constitutional Monarchy • Example: Queen Elizabeth of England

  9. Theocracy • Religious rule • Laws come from a “religious book” and are guided by God • God is the head of state and holds all the power • Leaders claim divine rights or guidance from God • Today, these laws would be considered antiquated or old fashioned. • Example: • Afghanistan (Taliban) • Iran (highest power is a Muslim Ayatollah or preacher.) • Vatican City (Pope)

  10. Aristocracy/Oligarchy • Rule by the upper class. • Rule by the elite.

  11. Anarchy • No government. • Absence of order. • Usually chaos until order is established. • Example: Free Territory of Ukraine

  12. Wrap-Up Write a summary of what you learned about the types of government in the world.

  13. Review • In this form of government there are no laws. • One person makes all the rules in this government. • Only a few elite people are the rulers in this government. • You may have to bow or curtsey to the ruler in this government. • In this government, you vote for your leader. • Power may pass from father to son in this type of government. • When the government gets overthrown this type of government may occur. • Saddam Hussein was an example of this government. • After Hurricane Katrina there was chaos and no order. • In England, they used to have this type of government. • In this government, you vote for a representative.

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