5th Grade Government!Kerry Grogan

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FORMS OF GOVERNMENT AROUND THE WORLD!!

Democracy

Elected Officials!!!

Democracy Cont.

-Gives all people a voice-People vote for their

leaders-We live in a democracy

What does it mean to be a Democrat?- The longest standing political party in the

U.S.- Also known as liberals- Government should have a role in citizens

lives

What does it mean to be a Republican?

- Also known as conservatives

- Government should not be in citizens lives

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Democracy Video!!

REPUBLIC

• Republic has representatives to speak for the public.

• Afghanistan is an example of this type of government.

• Presidency is independent of the legislature

MONARCHY

• Usually inherited authority• Vatican City is an example ofa Monarchy.

MONARCHY CONT.

• The United Kingdom is also a Monarchy.• Known as Kings and Queens • Children take over after their parents usually

Dictatorship

• The Ruler is an absolute dictator.

Dictatorship Cont.

• One leader who wants to “change the world”• Hitler is an example of a dictator

-World War II

LEVELS OF GOVERNMENTIn The United States!

•Local- The government that works with a specific county/area.

Levels of Government Cont.

•State Government- The government for a state in the United States

Levels of Government Cont.

•National Government- The government for an entire nation.

Legislative Branch• The power to pass, amend and

repeal laws• Makes laws• US House of Representative and

Senate

Who Is In Our Legislative Branch?

• GOVERNOR: Mike Rounds

Executive Branch

• Carries out the laws• Appoints the heads of agencies• The president and vice president

are part of this branch of government.

Who Is In Our Executive Branch?

• President: Barack Obama

Judicial Branch

• Administers Justice• Interprets Laws• Appointed by the president

Who Is In Our Judicial Branch?

• Chief Justice: John Roberts