7 th grade geography – vermillion middle school. governments: organizations that set up and...
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Nation-states: states that are independent or not under the control of any other state. Is South Dakota a nation-state? Why or why not?TRANSCRIPT
Political Systems7th Grade Geography – Vermillion Middle School
States Governments: organizations that set
up and enforce laws. States: regions that share a
government International definition Different than South Dakota being a
state
Types of States
Nation-states: states that are independent or not under the control of any other state.
Is South Dakota a nation-state? Why or why not?
Types of States
Dependencies: regions that belong to another state Puerto Rico belongs to the United States
How States Developed
City-States: Nation-states that only cover one city. Modern Examples: Singapore, Vatican
City
How States Developed
Empires: states that contain several countries
This map shows the parts of the world that were once a part of the British Empire
Types of Government
Direct Democracy All adults vote in order to make
decisions Practiced in towns in New England▪ Town meetings held where adults gather,
speak, and vote.
Not practical for large groups of people
Types of Government
Tribal Rule All members of
a tribe discuss decisions
Chiefs or elders have the final say
Native Americans had traditionally practiced tribal rule
Types of Government
Absolute Monarchy A king or queen has complete control Serve until death after which the job is
passed down to a child or another family member
King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia is an example of a modern absolute monarch
Types of Government
Dictatorship A single person has
complete control Similar to an absolute
monarchy except that power is not inherited but taken by force
Kim Jong Il of North Korea is an example of a modern dictator
Types of Government
Oligarchy The government is run by a group of
people Ordinary citizens have no voice
China is an oligarchy controlled by the Politburo, which consists of the leaders of the Communist Party
Types of Government
Constitutional Monarchy The power of the king or queen is limited
by a Constitution Constitution: sets of laws that define
and often limit government power
The Constitutional Monarchy is practiced more often that the Absolute Monarchy. King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand is a constitutional monarch.
Types of Government
Representative Democracy People elect other people to make the big
decisions for them Elections, citizen rights, and limits on
government explained in a constitution
The United States is an example of a Representative Democracy (also called a Republic). American citizens elect representatives, like members of Congress, to make decisions for them.
International Organizations Alliance: An agreement between
nations to work together NATO is an example of an alliance
between nations
United Nations (UN): An international organization meant to resolve disputes and promote peace Almost all nations are members
International Organizations
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