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AIMAIM:: What are some of the Governments that exist in the world today?

ObjectiveObjective:: Students will be able to identify different types of Governments and create their own based on their knowledge of the subject.

Grade LevelGrade Level:: 10th Grade (General Ed, Special Ed, and ELL)

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NYS Learning StandardsNYS Learning Standards::

Standard 1:   History of the United States and New York

Standard 5:   Civics, Citizenship, and Government

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The Types of

Governments

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DictatorshipOne-person rule. Ruler has total control. Absolute monarchs are also dictatorships.

• People are afforded little or no individual liberty. Civil rights are trampled on.

• A dictator’s policies suit his/her own needs. Needs of the people may be neglected.

• Decision making has a narrow base - can be flawed, wrong, dangerous, and not fully supported by the people.

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Oligarchy

Form of government in which the power is in the hands of a few persons or small group (who have the combined power of a dictator.)

• In theory, they are the most educated members of society.

• Members of the oligarchy listen to each other - they work together to rule.

• Needs and wants of the people are not necessarily considered.

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Direct DemocracyGovernment in which all citizens have equal power in decision making.

• Every citizen has equal power in matters of government. Every citizen is involved in the decision making.

• Since all citizens are involved in decision making, there is a broad base of support and loyalty.

• Individual liberties are protected.

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Representative DemocracyGovernment in which people elect representatives who hold the decision making power.

• Citizens are involved in decision making through their representatives, lobbying, and voting.

• Representatives are aware their job depends on meeting the needs of their constituents.

• More likely that all elements of the population are represented.

• Generally, reps are educated and more-capable citizens who can devote time needed to solve complex problems.

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MonarchyMonarchy

• Consists of rule by a king or queen

• Sometimes an emperor if it is a large empire

• No large monarchies exist today

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AristocracyAristocracy

• Ruled by the aristocrats

• Aristocrats are typically wealthy, educated people

• Many monarchies have been ruled by aristocrats

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Democratic RepublicDemocratic Republic

• Not a democracy and not a republic

• A communist dictatorship

• Can be ruled by one person or a small group of people

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China is an example of a Democratic

Republic

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CommunismCommunism

• The government owns all businesses and farms and provides its people's healthcare, education and welfare

• Ruled by one person or a small group of people

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1. A Dictatorship is:

A. People are afforded little or no individual liberty. Civil rights are trampled on.

B. Consists of rule by a king or queen

C. Since all citizens are involved in decision making, there is a broad base of support and loyalty.

D. Typically wealthy, educated people

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2. An Oligarchy is:

A. In theory, they are the most educated members of society.

B. Consists of rule by a king or queen.

C. Since all citizens are involved in decision making, there is a broad base of support and loyalty.

D. Typically wealthy, educated people

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3. A Direct Democracy is:

A. In theory, they are the most educated members of society.

B. Consists of rule by a king or queen

C. Since all citizens are involved in decision making, there is a broad base of support and loyalty.

D. Typically wealthy, educated people

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4. A Representative Democracy is:

A. Representatives are aware their job depends on meeting the needs of their constituents.

B. Since all citizens are involved in decision making, there is a broad base of support and loyalty.

C. Typically wealthy, educated people

D. Consists of rule by a king or queen

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5. A Monarchy is:

A. Consists of rule by a king or queen

B. Representatives are aware their job depends on meeting the needs of their constituents.

C. Since all citizens are involved in decision making, there is a broad base of support and loyalty.

D. Typically wealthy, educated people

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6. An Aristocracy is a:

A. typically wealthy, educated people

B. Consists of rule by a king or queen

C. Representatives are aware their job depends on meeting the needs of their constituents.

D. Since all citizens are involved in decision making, there is a broad base of support and loyalty.

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7. A Democratic Republic is:

A. Consists of rule by a king or queen

B. Since all citizens are involved in decision making, there is a broad base of support and loyalty.

C. A communist dictatorship

D. Typically wealthy, educated people

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8. Communism is:

A. In theory, they are the most educated members of society.

B. Consists of rule by a king or queen

C. Since all citizens are involved in decision making, there is a broad base of support and loyalty.

D. The government owns all businesses and farms and provides its people's healthcare, education and welfare

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9. Russia is an example of:

A. A Democratic Republic

B. A Democracy

C. An Aristocracy

D. Communism

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