Totalitarianism
Nazism originated in what time and place?
1930's Germany
Give an example of a monarchy today.
Britain, Saudi Arabia
A Direct Democracy is where....
People vote directly on issues
Which of the following is a "Pro" or advantage of a Monarchy?
A clear line of succession decided by family
Who leads in a Monarchy?
One hereditary ruler (Family). King, Queen, Sultan, etc.
Which of the following is NOT a type of authoritarian totalitarian rule?
Fascism
Communism
Nazism
Monarchy
Monarchy
A Constitution is....
The written law of a nation.
What is an example of a presidential democracy?
The United States, Russia, Latin America
What is one "Con" or disadvantage of a Monarchy?
Being related does not make a good leader.
Who leads in a Dictatorship?
One powerful military leader.
Totalitarianism is an extreme form of ________________ rule in which the state controls every aspect of its citizens lives.
Authoritarianism
What is a recent example of a dictatorship we've discussed in class?
Syria, Libya
What is an example of a Direct Democracy?
Ancient Athens, Greece
What is one "Pro" or advantage of a Presidential Democracy?
Representatives are elected directly.
Who leads in a Theocracy?*
A Few Religious Leaders (Church)
Nazism is a form of fascism built on the idea of...
The myth of racial superiority.
What is the oldest form of government still in use today?
Monarchy
A Parliamentary Democracy is where....*
Law makers (Parliament) choose a Prime minister to lead
What is a "Con" or disadvantage of a Dictatorship?
Leaders can use power to abuse citizens
A Coup d'etat is....
The sudden overthrow of a government.
In Communism the government controls what two parts of peoples lives?
The government and the economy.
Which of these factors most distinguishes dictators from monarchs?
How they regard the rights of citizens.
How they acquire and retain power.
How they make economic decisions.
How they choose their close advisers.
How they acquire and retain power.
A New England town meeting is an example of what type of democracy?
Direct Democracy
Which is a "Con" or disadvantage of a Theocracy?
Religious minorities may be discriminated against
Who chooses the Prime Minister?
The party with the legislative majority in Parliament. (law makers)