Social Studies M2 Government

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INTRODUCTION

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What is Government?

QUIZ

Why is Government Necessary?

Stages of Political

Development in the CaribbeanDifferences

between Constitutional Monarchy and Republicanism

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Introduction

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In your country who is the main

provider of these services ?

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What is Government?

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When you complete this slide presentation you will be able to:

•Explain and use correctly the concept Government.

•Assess the importance of Government .

•Identify the stages of political development in the Caribbean.

•Distinguish between Constitutional Monarchy and Republicanism.

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What is Government?

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The term Government may be defined as a group of people who have the authority to set goals, make laws and enforce compliance in an effort to run a country effectively.

What is Government?

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Can you identify any forms of Government around in your Community? Type your response in the box below and discuss with your teacher.

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What is Government?

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Characteristics of Government

•The Government acts as the agent of society.

•Government has a monopoly of force.

•Government has jurisdiction over a specific territory.

•Government exists in some form everywhere on earth.

•Government has sovereignty in international relations.

What is Government?

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What is Government?

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Government is necessary for a number of reasons. Some of these reasons are:

1.To regulate the economy.

2.To provide for military.

3.To establish laws and order.

4.To provide public services.

5.Law Enforcement and Administration.

6.Settlement of Disputes.

7.Preservation of the State.

8.Getting Things Done.

9.Taxation

Government is necessary for a number of reasons. In the box on the right, type at least three reasons. Click CHECK for feedback.

Note. You must be in Slide Show vie to enter and edit text.

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What is Government?

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Stages of Political



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Government in the British West Indies have gone through many different stages. These stages include:

Stages of Political Development in the Caribbean

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1. Proprietary Government

2. Old Representative System

3. Crown Colony

4. Modification to Crown Colony

5. Ministerial Government (Responsible Government)

6. Full Internal Self Government

7. Constitutional Monarchy

8. Republicanism

Can you explain what happened in each stage ? Write your responses in your notebook and then click on each stage for information.

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What is Government?

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The King gave colonies to Lord Proprietors.

The Lord Proprietor appointed:

•Governor

•A nominated Council

•An elected Assembly

Can you explain the difference between a nominated and an elected body?


1. PROPRIETARY GOVERNMENT

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What is Government?

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The Crown took over from the Lord Proprietors. The Crown appointed :

•Governor

•Legislative Council

•Elected Assembly

Who do you think was more powerful: the Governor or the Assembly?


2. OLD REPRESENTATIVE SYSTEM

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This type of Government comprised :

•Governor

•Legislative Council

Do you think that the Governor had greater powers than previously and why?


3. THE CROWN COLONY

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What is Government?

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This is where the elective principle was reintroduced. This comprised:•Governor•Legislative council had nominated members and elected members. The development of Political Parties occurred in this period.Why do you think the development of political parties was important?


4. MODIFIED CROWN COLONY

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What is Government?

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Universal Adult Sufferage began. This meant that adults had the right to vote. The Governor asked the leader of the major party in the House of Representatives to form the government. The Government was made up of:•The Premier/Chief Minister - as the leader the majority party in the House •Appointed Ministers •Governor retained control of defense, security and external affairs.Why do you think Universal Adult Sufferage was important to this system ?


5. MINISTERIAL GOVERNMENT /RESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENT

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What is Government?

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The Chief Minister/Premier and his Ministers were in charge of all the internal affairs of the colonies.

Britain represented by the Governor were still responsible for Foreign affairs and Defense.

The Chief Minister/Premier established the Legislature made up of:

• House of representatives

• Senate


6. FULL INTERNAL SELF GOVERNMENT

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What is Government?

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IndependenceThe countries now control all of their internal and external affairs. Some Countries became: 1. Constitutional Monarchy 2. RepublicCan you explain the difference between Full internal Self Government and Independence?


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Government became responsible for the internal and external affairs of the country. The Crown- appointed Governor was replaced by a locally appointed Governor General as the head of state.

•He is a symbolic representative of the Monarch/Crown.

•He has limited constitutional powers.

•He acts upon the advice of the Prime Minister.


7. CONSTITUTIONAL MONARCHY

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What is Government?

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• The Crown- appointed Governor was replaced by a locally appointed Governor General as the head of state.

• He is a symbolic representative of the Monarch.

• He cannot act without the advice of the Prime Minister. The Constitutional Monarchy is based on the conditions of the constitution in a particular country.


7. CONSTITUTIONAL MONARCHY (Continued)

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What is Government?

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• The monarch has been replaced as Head of State by a President.

• In countries such as Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago and the Commonwealth of Dominica this system of Government is currently practiced.


8. REPUBLICANISM

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What is Government?

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There were several differences between the Constitutional Monarchy and Republicanism.

•Constitutional Monarchy is subject to the conditions of a constitution and a legislature. Persons are guided by law and the queen is still the Head of State. (A Parliamentary System)

•In Republicanism however, this form of government is based on a Presidential system . In the Republic the President was hither elected or nominated.

Differences between Constitutional Monarchy and Republicanism?

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INTRODUCTION

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What is Government?

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Stages of Political



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Constitutional Monarchy

In the Constitutional Monarchy:

•The British Government is represented by the Governor General.

•Real power is with the Elected Government.

•There is a Political party System.

•Separations of Powers.

•General Elections.

•Head of State is different from the Head of Government.

Differences between Constitutional Monarchy and Republicanism (Continued)

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What is Government?

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RepublicanismIn the Republicanism system there are two types of Republics. These are:1.Executive President 2.Titular President

The Executive President•He is the Head of State and Head of Government.•He has full constitutional Powers.

Can you give the name of a country in the Caribbean with an Executive President?


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What is Government?

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RepublicanismTitular President

•The President holds a ceremonial function.• The Prime Minister holds all Executive Powers.•The President must be guided by the Prime Minister in all decision making.•The President has limited Constitutional Power .

Can you name the countries in the Caribbean with a Titular President?


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What is Government?

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• Are you ready to test yourself?

• There are five multiple choice items that you are required to do.

• For each item, click on the letter of the correct response and then click the ‘NEXT QUESTION’ button to continue.

• Click the ‘BEGIN QUIZ’ button to start the quiz.

QUIZ

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What is Government?

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The most important role of Government named below is

QUIZ: Question 1

A. law and order

B. punishment

C. taking persons to hospital D. providing entertainment

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What is Government?

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Stages of Political



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The most important role of Government named below is

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A - law and order is a primary function of Government.

B - punishment is a part of law and order.

C – taking persons to hospital is an individual citizen's duty.

D – providing entertainment is a personal choice.

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What is Government?

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In the Full Internal Self Government the local representatives were responsible for

Question 2

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A. choosing a Governor General B. meeting with foreign governments

C. choosing a cabinet

D. providing defense

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What is Government?

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Stages of Political



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In the Full Internal Self Government the local representatives were responsible for


A – Choosing a governor general was British responsibility.

B – Meeting with foreign governments was British responsibility.

C – The local Chief Minister/Premier was responsible for choosing a cabinet.

D – Providing defense was British responsibility. NEXT NEXT

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What is Government?

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Stages of Political



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In the Constitutional Monarchy the Governor General could not do any the following except

QUIZ: Question 3

A. make laws

B. performing ceremonial duties C. participate in budget making D. establish a Political Party

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What is Government?

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In the Constitutional Monarchy the Governor General could not do any the following except


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A – Making laws is a legislative function

B – The major role of the Governor General is to perform ceremonial duties

C – Budget making is a decision of parliament

D – Establishing a Political Party is a part of the duties of the citizensNEXT NEXT

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What is Government?

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Stages of Political



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In a Republic the President could always be

Question 4

A. elected or nominated

B. chosen by the Queen

C. elected by the Prime Minister D. elected by parliament

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What is Government?

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In a Republic the President could always be

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A - can either be elected or nominated

B - not always nominatedC – not chosen by the QueenD – elected by the people not

parliament

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What is Government?

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One country in the Caribbean with a Constitutional Monarchy is

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A. Guyana

B. Brazil

C. Canada

D. Jamaica

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What is Government?

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Stages of Political



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One country in the Caribbean with a Constitutional Monarchy is

Quiz: Feedback to Question 5

A – Guyana is a RepublicB – Brazil is not a part of the

CaribbeanC – Canada is not a part of the

Caribbean D – Jamaica is a Constitutional

Monarchy

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