There are three types of government systems that determine citizen participation. Explain each of them in detail (democracy, oligarchy and autocracy). Then explain in detail the three types of governments that distribute power (unitary, confederation and federal).

SS7CG1 The student will compare and contrast various forms of government. a. Describe the ways government systems distribute power: unitary, confederation, and federal. Explain how governments determine citizen participation: autocratic, oligarchic, and democratic. b. Explain how governments determine citizen participation: autocratic, oligarchic, and democratic. c. Describe the two predominant forms of democratic governments: parliamentary and presidential.

1.How do the unitary, confederation, and federal government systems distribute power?

2.Explain how governments determine citizen participation: autocratic, oligarchic, and democratic.

Today I will learn how various forms of government operate because, as a society increases in complexity and interacts with other societies, the complexity of the government also increases.

With your group you will review the items on the next slide. Categorize the information correctly in the following three categories: (1) Autocracy (2) Oligarchy and (3) Democracy. Use your time wisely!

Autocracy Oligarchy DemocracyGroup gains power by wealth or social status

Rule of A Few Rule of One

Decisions based on the majority

Dominant Clique or Clan

Absolute Monarchy

Voting Presidential & Parliamentary

Rule of All

Candidates may express their views freely

Power to govern is in the hands of small group

Freedom and equality is valued

Power to govern is held by one person

Hitler Dictator

Citizen has limited role in government

Person usually inherits power or gets it by military force

We will now see if your group’s responses are correct. Next Slide……………..

Autocracy Oligarchy DemocracyDictator Rule of A Few VotingRule of One Dominant Clique or

ClanPresidential & Parliamentary

Absolute Monarchy Group gains power by wealth or social status

Rule of All

Hitler Power to govern is in the hands of small group

Freedom and equality is valued

Person usually inherits power or gets it by military force

Decisions based on the majority

Power to govern is held by one person

Candidates may express their views freely

Citizen has limited role in government

Using the I-Respond system, we will answer ten (10) questions. We will use the data from your responses to determine our strengths and weaknesses. Please do not share your answers. Answer the questions to the best of your ability! As you answer the questions we will discuss which answers are correct and why.

In Nigeria, the government’s power is divided between the central and regional governments. Some powers are reserved to the central government and some to the regional government. Both authorities share some power. This is an example of which government system. (SS7CG1a)

A. confederationB. unitaryC. federalD. parliamentary

If Kenya is a Democratic Republic and Sudan is a dictatorship, how would the method of voting for leaders differ in these countries?

A. In Sudan, all citizens elect a presidentB. In Kenya, a few citizens would elect the presidentC. In Sudan, citizens would not elect a leaderD. In Kenya, citizens would not elect a leader.

In an Absolute Monarchy, whatever the king says goes. An Absolute Monarchy could be best described as a(n): A. anarchyB. autocracyC. democracyD. oligarchy

In South Africa citizens are free to elect their leaders. South Africa could be best described as a __________________.A. monarchyB. theocracyC. democracyD. dictatorship

Citizens actively participate in which form of government?

A. autocraticB. oligarchicC. unitaryD. democratic

A federal system of government divides the power between the

A. central government and foreign governments.B. president and congress.C. central government and regional governments.D. monarch and the parliament.

Parliamentary and presidential forms of government have many similarities. What is one major difference?

A. In a parliamentary form of government, the prime minister is elected by citizens of the country.B. In a presidential form of government, the president is elected by the citizens of the country.C. The major difference is that the monarch appoints the prime minister in a parliamentary form of government.D. The major difference is that the prime minister is appointed by the upper chamber if the parliament.

In Israel, citizens elect members of the legislature, and the legislature chooses the head of government. What type of government does Israel have?

A absolute dictator B absolute monarchyC presidential democracy D parliamentary democracy

In a parliamentary system, who is the head of government?

a. Monarch b. Dictator c. President d. Prime Minister

What type of government gives the king or queen complete control?A.DemocracyB.RepublicC.Absolute MonarchyD.Theocracy

Determining Citizen Participation

Definition Citizen’s role regarding voting and personal freedoms

Autocratic

Oligarchic

Democratic

Create an acrostic that using one of the following words:Autocracy**** Oligarchy*** DemocracyExampleMothers are really sweet and kindOnly the sweetest thing on earthThey love you like anythingHave to work all day cleaningEasy to make them happyReally easy to give them hugs and kisses