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Types of Governments
Civics
Define the different types of governments (i.e., democracy, autocracy, oligarchy, monarchy, and dictatorship).
Democracy
The government is elected by the people(rule).
Advantages: Everyone who is eligible to vote has a chance to
have their say over who runs the country People have the right to criticize the government Freedom of Expression Protect the rights of an individual
Disadvantages: Takes time to make decisions
AuthoritarianGovernment by a single person having unlimited power and complete obedience to the ruler
AdvantagesOrganized , controlled, efficientDecisions and changes can be made quickly
DisadvantagesNo individual freedom is allowed (No protesting)Complete obedience to the leaderLeaders are often self appointed and usually cannot
be replaced
Monarchy
A government headed by a King or QueenAdvantages Organized, controlled, traditional, unifying
Disadvantages Expensive (pomp, ceremony) Chosen by birth Monarch is remote from everyday experiences
But a constitutional monarchy, like the UK, also has a democratic government that limits the monarch's control.Examples: Canada, Holland
Anarchy
Breakdown of law and order, in which the government is ineffective or non-existent
This can happen after a civil war in a country, when a government has been destroyed and rival groups are fighting to take its place.
Believe that government is a bad thing and interferes in people’s lives.
Advantage: sometimes change happens
Disadvantage: creates chaos
OligarchyA government in which a few people such as a dominant clan or clique have power.
AdvantagesStable, organized, controlled
DisadvantagesLimited access to powerLimited rights for people and individual rights
(Ex. South Africa –Apartheid)
RepublicA republic is a country that has no monarch.
Can be both Democratic (US and France) or Non-democratic (China).
Dictatorship (Totalitarism) A country ruled by a single leader or
Political party.
The leader has not been elected and
may use force to keep control.
In a military dictatorship, the army is in control.
Advantages: Decisions and Change happens quickly Organized controlled and efficient
Disadvantages: Limited access to power, rights of people and individuals
Example: Hitler’s Nazi Germany, Castro’s Cuba
CommunistThe government owns property such as businesses, farms and distribution.
It provides its people's healthcare, education and welfare.
Everyone is equal and works together to share wealth
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This form of government is elected by the people and everyone is eligible to vote.
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A government ruled by a king, queen, emperor or empress.
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A country ruled by a single leader. The leader has not been elected and may use force to keep control.
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Government by a single person having unlimited power; despotism (domination through threat of punishment and violence).
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The government owns property such as businesses and farms and provides its people's healthcare, education and welfare.
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A situation where there is no government.
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A democratic government that limits the monarch's control.
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A government in which a few people such as a dominant clan or clique have power.
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A country that has no monarch, but is headed by an elected president or official is a ________.
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Resources
The Democracy Project
BBC Types of Government
World Population Under Various Governments
Dictator for A Day
Types of Governments