What is Government?

GovernmentGovernmentDefinition: The way a society Definition: The way a society organizes itself to solve problems.organizes itself to solve problems.

DemocracyDemocracy Definition: A government in which Definition: A government in which

the the peoplepeople vote on all issues and vote on all issues and the the majoritymajority rules. rules.

RepublicRepublic Definition: In this form of Definition: In this form of

government, the people elect government, the people elect officials to make decisions for officials to make decisions for them. Power is transferred them. Power is transferred through elections.through elections.

CommunismCommunism Definition: In this form of Definition: In this form of

government, the government government, the government owns all property and shares it owns all property and shares it equally with everyone.equally with everyone.

SocialismSocialism In this form of government, the In this form of government, the

government owns a few key government owns a few key industries or businesses and industries or businesses and distributes those resources distributes those resources equally.equally.

NazismNazism In this form of government, all In this form of government, all

decisions are made for the benefit decisions are made for the benefit of one group. of one group.

FascismFascism A form of government in which all A form of government in which all

decisions are made for the benefit decisions are made for the benefit of the government.of the government.

MonarchyMonarchy The leader of this government The leader of this government

rules with absolute power, has a rules with absolute power, has a title, and passes on power title, and passes on power through his or her bloodline.through his or her bloodline.

DictatorshipDictatorship

Definition: The leader in this form of Definition: The leader in this form of government has absolute power.government has absolute power.

TheocracyTheocracy

Definition: This form of Definition: This form of government is ruled by the state government is ruled by the state religion.religion.

MilitarismMilitarism

The government is ruled by the The government is ruled by the government’s military.government’s military.

The country’s leader often The country’s leader often appears in uniform.appears in uniform.

OligarchyOligarchy

Government that is ruled by Government that is ruled by several leaders.several leaders.

AristocracyAristocracy

A form of government ruled by A form of government ruled by the wealthy.the wealthy.

MatriarchyMatriarchy

A government that is ruled by A government that is ruled by women.women.

PatriarchyPatriarchy

A form of government ruled by A form of government ruled by men.men.

TribalismTribalism

A form of government ruled by a A form of government ruled by a family or families. family or families.

DiarchyDiarchy

Government in which two people Government in which two people share the rule of the country.share the rule of the country.

AnarchyAnarchy

A state where there is no government.A state where there is no government.

Case Study 1

Big Ego Igor is charismatic, well spoken and even fairly attractive. He knows people love him and that is the way he likes it.He thrives with adoration, is driven to lead and wants to make decisions for people.He believes he knows what is best for everyone.

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Case Study 2

Paris Hilton, Donald Trump and Bill Gates have decided to combine their assets and start a new country. They know their wealth, upper class stature and education will come in handy for their new government.

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Case Study 3

Sad Sack Sally has been told her whole life that she is “just a girl” and can’t play with the boys. She was not allowed to participate in Boy Scouts, wrestle for her high school or play in the NFL . She has had enough of this “Boys’ Club” and wants to find a government where she will rise to the top.

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Case Study 4

OMG…these 3 BFFs want to hang together and LOL all day while ruling at the same time. They wouldn’t dream of ditching each other and must work together in their new government. TTYL..

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Case Study 5

Left handed Louie is looking for some new digs. He thinks left handed people are superior, brighter and more attractive. He believes everyone should learn to write left handed or be severely punished. This will create a strong nation of South Paw Lefties!

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Case Study 6

Annihilating Army Alfred loves to wear his army uniform and spends hours polishing his brass buttons and shining his black boots. He has an arsenal of weapons and believes that people in the military know government strategy the best; plus who is going to argue with a guy carrying an AK-47?

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Case Study 7

Johnny Joe Jim-Bob is leaving his family’s show, 19 Kids and Counting, in search of a life of his own. He comes from a huge family so he is used to sharing, working together and providing for the common good. Which form of government might provide an easy transition for JJJ-B?

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Case Study 8

Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dot are conjoined twins that can not be separated. They will spend their entire life joined at the hip. If they both wanted to play an active role in government, which form would be a perfect match for this duo?

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Case Study 9

No more teachers, no more books! No more government for Hal Schnooks! He is fed up! Schnooks wants to be left alone and revolt against all authority figures.

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