Types of Governments 1
What is the difference between a representative democracy and a direct democracy?
In a representative democracy, citizens elect leaders to represent their rights and interests in government.
In a direct democracy, there are no representatives. Citizens are directly involved in the day to day work of governing the country
Is the US a representative democracy or direct democracy?
Representative
Define culture
“The set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices that characterizes an institution or organization”
Give an example of American culture
country music, hot dogs, Hollywood, football, the 4th of July, guns, etc.
A monarchy is when a ______or _______ rules the country
King or Queen
True or False? Monarchs usually share power with other parts of government
True
True or false, healthcare is part of culture?
True
Give an example of a representative democracy
USA, Canada, Great Britain, Germany, etc.
What type of government is when one person has absolute control over citizens' lives?
Dictatorship
What type of government is it when nobody is in charge?
Anarchy
How is culture taught?
parents, tv, movies, friends, school, music, etc.
Give an example of a dictator
hitler, kim jong un, stalin, musolini, etc.
A theocracy is a government that recognizes ______as the ultimate authority
God
True or false? Theocracies cannot coexist with other types of government
False
Who are the Nacirema people? (hint: remember the reading we did in class!)
Americans
Give an example of a monarchy
Great Britain, Spain, Norway, etc.
An oligarchy is when a ______ _______of people has all the power
Small Group
A junta is a type of __________ where a small group of people - usually military officers - rule a country after taking it over by force
Oligarchy
Name 5 different religions
Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, atheism, Islam, Scientology, etc.
Give an example of a theocracy
Saudi Arabia, Iran, the Vatican, etc.