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Forms of Government - ppt on ideologies of different government structures
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- 3. Forms of Government •Every government has three basic structures • Political Ideology • How the government is structured • Authoritarian Ideology • Who has the power • Economic Ideology • How is the economy set up
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- 5. Dictatorship • Ruled bya single leader who uses force to maintain control • Advantages • Power is centralized in a single person - efficient • Complete control of military and police - put an end to political unrest quickly • Disadvantages • Can abuse citizens who oppose rule • Citizens demanding power be returned to the people can spark civil war • Examples: Sudan, Burma, Zimbabwe
- 6. Constitutional Monarchy • Aparliament (elected) and monarch (hereditary) rule together under the law • Advantages • Continuity - no term limits; culture and traditions are preserved • Balance of power • Disadvantages • Progress is more difficult • Monarchy cannot be removed; promotes class privilege • Examples: Norway, United Kingdom, Thailand
- 7. Republic • Led byrepresentatives of the voters, who govern on behalf of all • Advantages • Elected officials • Promotes individualism • Disadvantages • Can leave some unrepresented • Continual change in leadership • Examples: United States, France, Greece
- 8. Theocracy • Rulers governbased upon a set of religious ideas or as an agent of a deity • Advantages • State supported religion encourages unity • Leaders make decisions in line with citizen’s values • Disadvantages • No power for dissenting religions • Faith is tied to power, both good leadership and abuses • Examples: Vatican City, Tibet, Ancient Egypt
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- 10. Democracy • Government electedby the people, who have a voice in who runs the country • Advantages • Promotes equality • Open for change; allows for more people to be involved with politics • Disadvantages • Can lead to corruption and poor leadership choices • Favors the majority against minorities • Examples: United States, United Kingdom, Argentina
- 11. Oligarchy • Rule byan elite group who rule in their own interests • Advantages • Decisions happen rapidly • Women are more likely to ascend to power • Disadvantages • No change to status quo, upper class remains in power • Free speech is weakened • Examples: Mexico, Bolivia
- 12. Fascism • A strongcentral government with tough social and economic control, often fed by a charismatic dictator and characterized by fervent patriotism • Advantages • Prioritizes the welfare of the state • Promotes socio-economic equality for citizens • Disadvantages • Leads to abuse of certain groups of people, mostly minorities • Free speech is weakened • Examples: Italy and Germany before & during WWII
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- 14. Communism • The governmentowns all businesses and farms, provides its people with healthcare, education, and welfare • Advantages • Equality - healthcare, education, and employment accessible to all • No monopolies • Disadvantages • Hampers personal growth, no financial freedom • Government has the power to dictate and run the lives of people • Examples: China, North Korea, Cuba
- 15. Capitalism • Free marketeconomy - people own their own businesses and property • Advantages • Linked with economic growth • Cornerstone of representative democracy • Disadvantages • Focuses on profit, encourages greed and consumption • Limits the government in enforcing fair play rules • Examples: United States, United Kingdom, Japan
- 16. Socialism • Government ownsmany of the larger industries; provides healthcare and education; allows citizens some economic freedoms • Advantages • Balance between wealth and earnings, breaks down social barriers • Equal access to education and healthcare • Disadvantages • Bureaucracy hampers delivery of services • People can be unmotivated to develop entrepreneurial skills • Examples: Vietnam, Denmark, Finland, Laos
- 17. Create Your OwnCountry!
- 18. Create Your OwnCountry • Name of the County -What form of government - country motto • Design a flag • How do leaders become leaders? • How are decisions made? • How does the government raise funds? How do they spend those funds? • Add 2 more characteristics (Holidays, national foods, etc) • One benefit of this form of government • One drawback of this government • What existing country are you closest to? • Use ChatGPT to create a constitution for your country