Government Systems. SS6CG1 The student will compare and contrast various forms of government. a....

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Government Systems

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Page 1: Government Systems. SS6CG1 The student will compare and contrast various forms of government. a. Describe the ways government systems distribute power:

Government Systems

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SS6CG1

The student will compare and contrast various forms of government.

a. Describe the ways government systems distribute power: unitary, confederation, and federal.

b. Explain how governments determine citizen participation: autocratic, oligarchic, and democratic.

c. Describe the two predominant forms of democratic governments: parliamentary and presidential.

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Describe the ways government systems distribute power: unitary,

confederation, and federal.

POWER DISTRIBUTION

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UNITARY

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UNITARY

Places in Europe With Unitary Governments:

The United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales, and N. Ireland must follow laws made by Parliament.)

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UNITARY

Who Holds the Power?

The Central Government

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CONFEDERATION

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CONFEDERATION

Examples of Confederation Governments:

Confederate States of America (Civil War)

Iroquois Confederacy The European Union is similar to a confederation.

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CONFEDERATION

Who Holds the Power?

Local/State Governments

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FEDERAL

Federal Govt.

Local Govt.

POWER DIVIDED

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FEDERAL

Examples of Places With a Federal Government:

Germany The USA Australia Canada MexicoVenezuela

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Explain how governments determine citizen participation: autocratic, oligarchic, and democratic.

CITIZEN PARTICIPATION

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AUTOCRATIC

SELF

RULES ALONE

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AUTOCRATIC

Examples of Places With Autocratic Governments:

Cuba China North Korea

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AUTOCRATIC

How Much Participation Do Citizens Have?

Citizens usually do not have any participation in the government.

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OLIGARCHIC

FEW IN POWER – (those w/money)

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OLIGARCHIC

Examples of Places With Oligarchies?

Medieval Europe (sheriffs/governors working for king/queen)

South Africa (1900’s – Apartheid)

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OLIGARCHIC

Who Holds the Power?

Power held by the few with money.

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OLIGARCHIC

How Much Participation Do Citizens Have?

Not much citizen participation at all.

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DEMOCRATIC

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DEMOCRATIC

Examples of Places With Democratic Governments:

USA Canada Australia Most Western European countries

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DEMOCRATIC

Who Holds the Power?

Power held by the people.

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DEMOCRATIC

How Much Participation Do Citizens Have?

Much citizen participation (voting)!!!!