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An overview of different types of government organizations, institutions, and individuals that exercise political authority. It covers limited governments, unlimited governments, and democratic governments, including their characteristics, pros, cons, and examples. Topics include direct democracy, representative democracy, monarchy, constitutional monarchy, autocracy, dictatorship, theocracy, and anarchy.
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TYPES OF GOVERNMENT
Direct Democracy" Representative Democracy" Constitutional Monarchy"
Totalitarianism" Monarchy" Dictatorship"
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.
Only works when a small number of people are involved. Ability to gather all citizens in one place is necessary. Decision making involving all citizens is time-consuming. All citizens give in-put, debate, etc...
Town Hall Ancient Greece in Athens
Citizens are too busy to learn about and vote on all laws, electing representatives that become experts in law making helps the process. Representatives typically are more “informed”
Representatives can sometimes vote against the wishes of their constituents Take a long time to make laws
United States of America France Russia
King Mswati III Swaziland Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden
United Kingdom Theresa May Elizabeth II Position Prime Minister Queen (Monarch) How Chosen Appointed by the House of Commons (legislative branch) Divine Right Hereditary Political Power Directs the Legislative Branch and head the Executive Branch Limited Other Duties Foreign Affair Ceremonial Term No more than 5 years/ Queen decides Until Death