Types of government

Bell Ringer 8/17/16

Did you know that there are different types of governments? Write a few sentences describing our government in the Unites States. Extra challenge: What type of government do we have here in the United Stated?

I CAN DEFINE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF

GOVERNMENT.

OBJECTIVE

PAY ATTENTION• Today we will learn about 8 types of

government.• Take notes about ALL of the types of

government. • Each group will be assigned one of the

types. Look for your group number in the top right during the lesson presentation.

• Pay close attention to the type your group is assigned.

DEMOCRACY• In a democracy, the

government is elected by the people.

• Everyone who is eligible to vote has a chance to have their say over who runs the country.

• A democracy is determined either directly or through elected representatives.

• Example: United States

GROUP

1

OLIGARCHY

• A government in which a few people such as a dominant clan or clique have power.• An Oligarchy is not always easy

to identify.• Example: North Korea

GROUP

2

MONARCHY

• A monarchy has a king, queen, emperor or empress.

• The ruling position can be passed on to the ruler’s heirs.

• In some traditional monarchies, the monarch has absolute power.

• A constitutional monarchy (like the UK) is where a democratic government limits and works with the monarch.

GROUP

3

COMMUNISM• In a communist

country, the government owns property such as businesses and farms. • It provides its

people's healthcare, education and welfare. • Example: China

GROUP

4

DICTATORSHIP• A country ruled by

a single leader. • The leader has not

been elected and may use force to keep control.

• In a military dictatorship, the army is in control (Hitler in Germany)

GROUP

5

ANARCHY• Anarchy is a situation

where there is no government. This can happen after a civil war when a government has been destroyed and rival groups are fighting to take its place.

• Anarchists are people who believe that government is a bad thing in that it stops people organizing their own lives.

GROUP

6

REPUBLIC• A republic is a country that

has no monarch. • The head of the country is

usually an elected president.

• Example: United States

GROUP

7

TOTALITARIANISM

●This is a country with only one political party.

●People are forced to do what the government tells them and may also be prevented from leaving the country.

●Example: Nazi Germany

GROUP

8

LESSON ACTIVITYEach group has been assigned a different type of

government for today’s activity:

•Work with your group to create your own government based on what you learned today•Each group member should have an identified role in the government you create.•Get specific and have fun!•Be culturally sensitive when creating your government.