Anarchy
This form of government is based on the belief in the abolition (or removal of) of all government. It's also based on the organization of society on a voluntary, cooperative basis without recourse to force or compulsion.
What is anarchy?
This form of government controls the entire economy, who has access to what, and how much of something somebody has.
What is communism?
Unlike an absolute monarchy, a constitutional monarchy is classified as this type of government because power is restricted and the Rule of Law is enforced.
What is a limited government?
This form of government is ruled by a small group who work for their own interests, especially the accumulation of wealth and privilege or advancement of religion.
What is oligarchy?
Because the people hold ultimate power and the Rule of Law is enforced, democracy is categorized as this type of government.
What is limited government?
The word 'anarchy' comes from Greek roots. What does the prefix 'an-' mean?
For bonus points: how does this help you remember who has power/who gives power in an ANARCHY?
What is "not" or "without?"
Bonus point question: Because "an-" means not/without, and anarchy has no government and no leader
In this form of government, all decisions related to producing goods and services and distribution are made by the state. People depend on the state for fulfilling their needs
What is socialism?
Provide two advantages of having a constitutional monarchy:
Continuity - no term limits!
History, culture, and tradition are preserved.
Balance of power exists, so the legislative process is mostly fair.
This is who has the power in an oligarchy/theocracy:
A few unelected individuals or families who generally do not submit to the rule of law
In a direct democracy, power stays directly with the people, but in a representative democracy, power is transferred to officials through this process.
What is an election (would also accept voting)?
This is the state of nature in an anarchy:
What is moral ideas do not exist; It is a “war of every man against every man”
This is how power is "given" under a communist regime.
Marxist Method - Power is taken via revolution
A dictator is installed to take absolute control over common citizen’s choices
While the monarch inherits power through a hereditary bloodline, members of Parliament gain their authority through this process.
What is election by the public?
Provide two advantages of having an oligarchy or theocracy:
Will accept any of the following:
Decisions happen quickly- centralized power
Strong moral framework for governance
Increased political and social unity
A republic protects individual freedom and keeps power limited by placing restrictions on leaders using laws and this foundational document.
What is a constitution?
These are the disadvantages of anarchy (provide three):
Will accept any of the following:
Creates isolation, Instills fear, No gov’t services, No punishment for crimes, Ends in chaos
This is how power is "given" under a socialist government:
Two possible outcomes:
Democratic Socialism: The public votes in elections
Marxist/Communist Socialism: It is taken via revolution - no elections
Although the monarch serves as the head of state, the actual ability to make and pass legislation rests with this elected body and its Prime Minister.
What is Parliament?
Provide three disadvantages of having an oligarchy/theocracy:
Will accept any of the following:
Rulers lead by fear
Lacks a middle class
Free speech is severely limited
Religious tolerance is not accepted
Rulers ignore the needs of the people
Provide two advantages of a democracy:
Would accept any of the following:
Promoting equality, offering representation, and getting citizens involved to voice their issues are all considered these for a democratic system
These are real-world examples of anarchies (provide all three we talked about):
CHAZ/CHOP: est. 2020 in Seattle (Lasted <3 weeks)
Freetown: est. 1971 in Denmark
Exarcheia: est. 1973 in Greece
Provide two real world examples of communist governments, AND two real world examples of socialist governments:
Communism: China, Cuba, North Korea, Vietnam, Laos
Socialism: Venezuela, Chile, Nicaragua, Syria
Name three modern or historical real-world examples of countries that operate under a constitutional monarchy.
Will accept any of the following: England, Australia, Norway, Thailand, Belgium, Japan, or Canada?
Provide two real world examples of oligarchies, AND two real world examples of theocracies:
Oligarchies: South Africa (apartheid 1948-1994), Russia, Iran
Theocracies: Afghanistan, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Vatican City
According to your notes, two economic-related disadvantages of a republic are that it emphasizes ___________ and _________.
What is consumption and profit?