Systems of Systems of GovernmentGovernment

Systems of GovernmentSystems of Government

• What is Government?What is Government?

• GovernmentGovernment-Administration or -Administration or management of an organization, management of an organization, business, or institution. business, or institution.

Systems of GovernmentSystems of Government

• What is a system of Government?What is a system of Government?

• The way a country organizes its political The way a country organizes its political and governing procedures.and governing procedures.

• Example-in the U.S. citizens vote for Example-in the U.S. citizens vote for leaders who make governing decisionsleaders who make governing decisions..

There are 6 major systems of Government in the world today

1. Absolute Monarchy-King or Queen has total control in society. King or Queen is considered Devine.

2. Dictatorship-Person or political party takes power by force and has total governing power.

3. Theocracy_-government system is based on one predominant religion. Lead of the country is the head religious leader.

Systems of Govt. Continued4. Presidential Democracy leader/s are justified through the vote of

the people. There is a system of checks and balances keeping power balanced.

5. Parliamentary Democracy-law making body is in charge of governing.

6. Constitutional Monarchy_- system of government where the

King/Queen’s role is only ceremonial. (figure head of the state) In this system there is also a law making body with a Prime Minister. The P.M. and law makers make political decisions.

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