Types of Democracies

Mrs. Sample6th Grade Social Studies

Latin America

Venn Diagram- Compare

Presidential Parliamentary

Review: Answer the Review Questions-

Identify the type of government

1. “I am proud to serve as president of a country where everyone has equal rights.”

2. “My wealth and position will keep me in power in this society.”

3. “I will imprison anyone who criticizes my government. I am in total control.”

4. “There is no reason to explain our position to the people. We are in control here.”

5. “Where can I register to vote for the presidential election?”

Democracies» Two different types: ˃Parliamentary ˃Presidential

»Main difference is legislative and executive branches˃Executive = head of government˃Legislative = how laws are made

Democracies- Video

» http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJ4Z9myfLoQ

Parliamentary

» Parliament = Legislature (Laws) » Parliament controls the power» Head of government is a prime minister chosen by the

legislature» Prime Minister and cabinet are members of the

legislature» Prime minister answers to the legislature (fusion of

powers) » Government will stay in office for a specified period

unless the prime minister loses support of the majority on an important vote.

» If this occurs- the P.M. must resign and elections are held immediately.

Presidential

» The executive and legislative branches are separate bodies elected independently by the citizens.

» Separation of Powers» There are checks and balances where each branch

can overrule the other. » The president answers to the voters, not the

legislature. » The people elect the president, and elections are

held at set intervals

Video Supplement

» http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmlOOL2XuIs