Autocracy Oligarchy Democracy

Types of Governments

1 person has ALL the _______________ and makes the decisions

1. DictatorshipExamples: __________________________________

2. Absolute Monarchy- one king/queen in complete power

Examples: __________________________________

Only a few people in a small group of _____________, wealth, family, or military influence make political ________________for the people.

1. Communism – a small group controls all the economic ________________ and __________________.

Examples: __________________, Cuba, ____________.

The citizens have a say in their government by voting in elections.1. Presidential Democracy- a

government with 3 branches, people elect the president

Examples: ___________2. Parliamentary Democracy-

voters elect ______________________, parliament elects leader (usually Prime Minister)

Examples: ______________________________________________

3. Constitutional Monarchy- government has constitution and king or queen, but _______________________ runs the government

Examples: ______________________________________________

Thursday, 2/16

• Open to page 124 (Target Time). Write and answer the following question:– What is the difference between an unitary

government and a federal government? (Hint: use your notes on page 125 from yesterday!)

Autocracy Oligarchy Democracy

Types of Governments

1 person has ALL the POWER and makes the decisions

1. Dictatorship2. Absolute

Monarchy

Only a few people have the power

1. Communism

The citizens have a say in their government by voting in elections.

1. Presidential Democracy

2. Parliamentary Democracy

3. Constitutional Monarchy

Chart

• Topic (Oligarchy, Unitary, etc.) • Definition (in your own words!) • Examples (countries that have that type of

government- can be from Europe, North America, OR Latin America)

• Scenario (Describe a country that would be considered your type of government. For example: The dictator of this country makes all the decisions. He does not consult anyone else…etc…..)

• Picture (to represent your type of government)