What is Government?

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3 pieces of paper

Layer so that they are staggered 1 inch apart from each other.

Fold in ½ so there are 6 layers

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Inside label:

Definition

Example

On the back leave space for a govt. pyramid

Label each layer:

What is GovernmentGovernment Responsibilities

Autocracy

Oligarchy

Democracy

Anarchy

Government:

A political system for exercising authority.

Government has 4 responsibilities.1. Provide Public Services2. Maintain Social Order3. Provide National Security4. Make Economic Decisions

Forms of Government

Autocracy

Oligarchy

Democracy

Anarchy

Back of foldable

Autocracy:Autocracy:Government ruled by one.Government ruled by one.

Examples: Monarchy, Examples: Monarchy, Totalitarian (oppressive) Totalitarian (oppressive)

Dictatorships.Dictatorships.Cuba, Saudi Arabia, BruneiCuba, Saudi Arabia, Brunei

Forms of Government

Oligarchy:Oligarchy:Government ruled by a few or Government ruled by a few or

a group.a group.Types of Government:Types of Government:

Totalitarian (oppressive) Totalitarian (oppressive) Communist Example: ChinaCommunist Example: ChinaSoviet Union, United Arab Soviet Union, United Arab

EmiratesEmiratesForms of Government

DemocracyDemocracy

DemocracyDemocracyGovernment ruled by the Government ruled by the

people for the people.people for the people.Types of Government:Types of Government:

Representative, Direct & Representative, Direct & Republic.Republic.

Examples: United States: Examples: United States: Republic, Great Republic, Great

Britain :constitutional Britain :constitutional monarchymonarchy

Forms of Government

Anarchy:Anarchy:No Government

It doesn’t exist.Somalia, Syria

Forms of Government

Images of Government

Draw images to represent the four systems of government. For example a Queen for monarchy.