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Types of Government

Types of Government. Mr. Cowan FHCI. What does a government do?. 3 “ arms ” Executive – The leaders of the country who make major national and international decisions. Judicial – The court system, makes decisions about how to use the laws, and appropriate punishments for breaking them.

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Types of Government

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  1. Types of Government Mr. Cowan FHCI

  2. What does a government do? • 3 “arms” • Executive – The leaders of the country who make major national and international decisions. • Judicial – The court system, makes decisions about how to use the laws, and appropriate punishments for breaking them. • Legislative – Propose bills, and vote on them to make them into laws.

  3. Canada’s 3 Arms of Government

  4. Executive • Comprised of the Cabinet and the bureaucracy (i.e., public servants) • this branch carries out the government business, performs day-to-day operations and implements laws of Canada. • Head of State is the Queen of England (...represented by Governor General of Canada). • Head of Government is the Prime Minister.

  5. Legislative • The legislative bodies of Canada. • They make and debate the laws. • It is also called Parliament. • Parliament consists of the monarch and a legislature (i.e., an elected House of Commons and an appointed Senate).

  6. Judicial • Comprised of judges and the various courts of Canada • This branch decides who broke the law and the punishment that corresponds. • The Supreme Court of Canada is the court of last resort. • This court hears appeals from decisions rendered by the various appellate courts from the provinces and territories.

  7. Democracy Advantages • Follows the will of the majority, while protecting the rights of the minority • Input from many sources into gov’t decisions • “People are the gov’t” Disadvantages • More costly • Takes time to make decisions Examples: Canada, Japan, USA

  8. Dictatorship • Advantages • Organized and Controlled • Efficient (sometimes ruthless) • No public protests or riots • Disadvantages • Leader holds absolute power and is unrestricted by law • Usually supported by military • No political debate or discussion • No free press or opposition parties • Limited individual rights Examples – Cuba, 1930’s Germany & Italy

  9. Anarchy Advantages • No impositions of government or laws. • People are free to do what they want. Disadvantages • Everyone has to guard their belongings. • It usually descends into violence. • Often used for revolution or change within a nation. Example: Civil Wars

  10. Communism Advantages • Everyone is represented as equal • Equal pay Disadvantages • Promotes laziness • The leaders of communist parties can become selfish, and take resources with unchecked power Example: China (currently), USSR

  11. Canada • What are the levels of government in Canada? • Define these terms: • “representation by population” • “first past the post”

  12. Republic Advantages • The Law leads the people. • The government is limited by law. Disadvantages • Politicians can mislead people to pass their own laws. • Representatives (members of government) can be voted in, and not actually represent their people. Example: America

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