10/19/15&

1&

! "

Learning Targets: I CAN describe the federal –republic systems of the federative Republic of Brazil and Mexico to the dictatorship of the Republic of Cuba.

I CAN describe the difference in the form of leadership between Brazil and Mexico and the role of the citizens in terms of voting and personal freedom.

Georgia Cyber Academy’s mission is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for all students.

Today’s Topic: Latin America’s Government

Classes begin at: 1st Block 8:35am 2nd Block 10:05am

While you wait: Work in USA TP on your October Group Assignment or in Study Island if you are not finished with your 6.1 and 6.2 Pathway Blue Ribbons

Can you hear me? # Please click the “Green Check Mark”

if you can hear my voice. # Please check the “Red X”

if you can not hear my voice. If you can NOT hear my voice, please try the following:

- Make sure any external computer speakers are plugged in to the headphone or speaker jack on your computer, plugged into a power source and turned on

- Make sure your computer audio settings are not set to mute. Click on the picture of a speaker on the lower right-hand corner of your screen to check this setting.

- Click on Session on the menu bar above, and choose Connection Speed. Choose a slower speed for your connection (higher on the list = slower)

Let’s go over the class rules:

•  Participate- It is MORE fun that way- I PROMISE!! •  Be Prompt: Log into class early. •  Be Prepared: Come to class prepared with materials and a

positive attitude. •  Be Polite: Always demonstrate your best manners and be

supportive of your classmates. Never share personal information or post inappropriately.

•  Be Productive: Listen to and follow all instructions carefully. Remember, you are here to learn!

Remember, you’re here to learn, so make it happen !

$ SS6CG2 I CAN explain the national governments of in Latin America and the Caribbean are set up or structured.

Label the following geographical features: 1.  Amazon River 2.  Caribbean Sea 3.  Gulf of Mexico 4.  Pacific Ocean 5.  Panama Canal 6.  Andes Mountains 7.  Sierra Madre Mountains 8.  Atacama Desert 9.  Bolivia 10.  Brazil 11.  Colombia 12.  Cuba 13.  Haiti 14.  Mexico 15.  Panama 16.  Venezuela! !

" !

10/19/15&

2&

I CAN explain how the national governments in Latin America & the Caribbean are set up or structured

Unitary

$  Power is divided between national and local governments $  Local governments control local affairs but also obey the national

government $  Usually it is the government of large democracies

o  Examples: Brazil, Mexico, Australia, Germany, Russia, Canada

Confederation $  Local governments have more power

than national government $  Each region governs most of its own

affairs $  Regions sometimes consider themselves

independent $  Examples: European Union

Fede

ral

$  Power is in the hands of one person or group

$  National government has more power than local governments o  Examples: Cuba & United

Kingdom Central Authority

CUBA

I CAN explain how the national governments in Latin America and the

Caribbean are set up or structured!

Who has the Power? Unitary Government

Regional Authority

Regional Authority

Regional Authority

Regional Authority

Central Authority

Confedera*on!Ways!Government!Distributes!Power!

Regional Authority

Regional Authority

Regional Authority

Regional Authority I CAN explain how the national

governments in Latin America and the Caribbean are set up or structured!

Federa*on!/!Federal!Ways!Government!Distributes!Power!

Regional Authority

Central Authority

Brazil and Mexico

Regional Authority

Regional Authority

Regional Authority I CAN explain how the national

governments in Latin America and the Caribbean are set up or structured!

Federal! Confedera*on!Unitary!

All key powers are held by the

central government

State/regional authorities

hold most of the power

Strong central government

Weaker central government

Cuba does not permit freedom of choice in elections and only the Communist Party is permitted. Cuba has a dictatorship in which power is held by one central authority. What type of government would Cuba be classified as?

$ A. unitary $ B. federal $ C. confederation $ D. I am not sure??

10/19/15&

3&

The government of Brazil has a national government and 26 state governments, each with some reserved powers and shared powers. What type of government would Brazil be classified as?

$ A. unitary $ B. federal $ C. confederation $ D. I am not sure??

Autocratic •  Citizens have little control over the government •  Power is in the hands of one person •  Example: Cuba

Oligarchic •  A small group of people control the government •  Most people are not able to affect the government Democratic •  Citizens have more ability to participate than they do in other

governments •  Government leaders are elected into power, directly or indirectly •  Citizens often participate in voting on laws •  Examples: Brazil, Mexico

I CAN describe the difference in the form of leadership between Brazil and Mexico and the role of the citizens in terms of voting and personal freedom.

Democracy!Oligarchic!Autocra*c!

Gov

ernm

ent P

ower

Citiz

en P

artic

ipat

ion

Gov

ernm

ent P

ower

Gen

eral

Citi

zens�

Par

ticip

atio

n

Gov

ernm

ent P

ower

Citiz

en P

artic

ipat

ion

Sel

ect C

itize

ns�

Par

ticip

atio

n

High Participation High Participation

Low or No Participation Low or No Participation Low or No Participation

You are a rich farmer in a small country, and part of the national government. Most of the people in your country are very poor. You are part of a small group of wealthy landowning families that holds all of the political power in your nation. This small group makes all political decisions for your country. When making decisions, you generally do what is best for your families rather than what is best for all the people in your country.

Which form of government do you have? $ A. Autocratic $ B. Democratic $ C. Oligarchic $ D. I am not sure??

$  What is a basic way citizens of a democratic nation can influence the government?

$  A. voting $ B. working $ C. obeying laws $ D. consuming goods

10/19/15&

4&

Which type of government would most likely abolish all opposing political parties, the direct election of leaders, and free speech?

$  A. Democratic $ B. Oligarchic $ C. autocratic $ D. I am not sure??

Parliamentary $  The real executive power

vested in a cabinet composed of members of the legislature. May have a Prime Minister elected by the legislature.

$  Example: United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Germany

Presidential $  The president is

constitutionally independent of the legislature.

$  Example: Mexico and Brazil

$  In which system of government does the legislature elect the executive leader of the government?

$ A. presidential democracy

$ B. parliamentary democracy

$ C. I am not sure??

$  The leader of the Parliament in countries such as Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom is called the:

$ A. speaker. $ B. president. $ C. chairman. $ D. prime minister.

A. Federal Republic 1. power is divided between national and state governments. 2. A president leads the national government. 3. President can serve only one 6 year term 4. The president has more power than the legislative and judicial branches.

B. Citizens have the right to vote beginning at age 18. I CAN describe the difference in the form of

leadership between Brazil and Mexico and the role of the citizens in terms of voting and personal freedom.

A. Federal Republic 1. People elect a president and other leaders. 2. Brazil has many Political Parties. (not just two main ones like the United States) 3. The National Government of Brazil is much stronger than its 26 state governments. 4. Brazil’s national government has three branches. a. President heads Executive Branch which carries out the laws. b. The National Congress which makes laws. c. Supreme Federal Tribunal or Court heads a judicial system that interprets the laws. 5. Citizen's Role: Citizens age 16-18 are allowed to vote. From age 19-70, they are required to vote. After age 70, they are allowed to vote but not required to. I CAN describe the difference in

the form of leadership between Brazil and Mexico and the role of the citizens in terms of voting and personal freedom.

10/19/15&

5&

Communist Government 1. Communist leaders tightly control society. 2. People who criticize the government are often arrested and jailed.

3. Citizens have right to vote beginning at age 16.

4. In 2008, Cuba’s dictator Fidel Castro stepped down after

nearly 50 years of power. His brother, Raul Castro took power.

Mexico Brazil Cuba Chief of State President President President

Head of Government

President: Mexico has a President who is the chief of state & head of government.

President: Brazil has a President who is the chief of state & head of government.

President: Cuba has a President who is the chief of state & head of government.

Elections President elected by popular vote for a single six�year term. Bicameral National Congress consists of the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies. National Congress and Chamber of Deputies members are elected by popular vote.

President and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for a single four-Bicameral National Congress consists of the Federal Senate and the Chamber of Deputies. Members of the Federal Senate and the Chamber of Deputies are elected.

President &VP elected by the National Assembly (legislature) for a term of 5years; election last held Feb ‘08. The president & VP were elected with 100% of the legislative Vote. Cuba’s Communist Party is the only legal party, & officially sanctioned candidates to the Legislative branch (Nation Assembly) run unopposed.

Suffrage 18 years of age; compulsory (but not enforced)

Voluntary between 16 & 18 years of age and over 70; compulsory over 18 & under 70 years of age; note - military conscripts do not vote

16 years of age.

I CAN describe the federal –republic systems of the federative Republic of Brazil and Mexico to the dictatorship of the Republic of Cuba.

Cuba has a type of government in which the ruler has absolute power and is not restricted by a constitution, laws, or the citizens.

Name the type of government. $ A. Unitary or

Dictatorship $ B. Parliamentary

democracy $ C. Presidential

democracy $ D. I am not sure???

Study Island: Log In and Earn your Blue Ribbon In:

Latin America and Canadian Governments

Have a question?? Type it in the Chatbox…