Gov 1
In ancient Athens, male citizens gathered regularly to vote on laws and policies. Every citizen could speak and vote directly on government decisions.
Direct Democracy
Russia holds elections, but power is heavily concentrated in the hands of one leader, who controls the media and jails opponents.
Dictatorship // Autocracy
What two types of government give the people the power?
Republic and Democracy
A synonym for the word 'State'
Country
Dictatorships are what kind of government?
Autocratic
Cuba has been led by a small group of leaders within the Communist Party. Citizens vote in elections, but only approved party candidates can run.
Oligarchy // Representative democracy
Ancient Rome during the Republic period had elected leaders and assemblies. Citizens voted for representatives to make laws and govern.
Representative Democracy
In medieval France, kings claimed total power and ruled with absolute authority, answering to no one.
Absolute monarchy
Define sovereignty
Power to make and enforce laws without having to check with a higher authority
Describe a dictatorship
The United Kingdom has a king, but laws are made by an elected Parliament of representatives and the Prime Minister leads the government.
Constitutional Monarchy and Representative democracy
Vatican City is governed by the Pope, who is both the head of the Catholic Church and the head of state.
Theocracy
The United States elects a president and members of Congress. Laws are made by elected representatives, and all adult citizens can vote. The country is governed by a constitution.
Representative Democracy // Republic
Define Civil Liberties and Political Rights
Civil Liberties - Protect citizens from the government
Political Rights - Allow citizens to participate in government
Explain cult of personality
When a leader is intensely glorified and idealized through propaganda, media, and government influence, often to the point of being seen as a heroic or god-like figure.
Iran is led by an elected president and parliament, but the highest authority is the Supreme Leader, a religious figure who interprets Islamic law and controls many parts of the government.
Representative Democracy and Theocracy
After the fall of the Soviet Union, Somalia had no central government for years. Warlords controlled different parts of the country.
Anarchy // (Junta)
Japan has an emperor, but the country is run by an elected prime minister and national legislature.
Constitutional Monarchy // Representative Democracy
What are the 4 roles of government?
1. Keep Order
2. Make Laws
3. Protect the country
4. Help citizens
List 3 ways that dictators rise to power
Using chaos, propaganda/lying/misinformation, silencing opponents, passing laws that protect themselves + many more
After a military coup in Myanmar (Burma) in 2021, the army removed elected leaders and took full control of the country.
Junta // Oligarchy
The country of Venezuela is ruled by the President, Nicolás Maduro, who was elected by the citizens. In the years since Maduro has been elected, he has placed many of his allies into positions of power, has rewritten the Venezuelan Constitution to give himself more power and has even gone so far as to imprison people that speak out against him. What sort of government/s does Venezuela have?
The country of Afghanistan is ruled by a group known as the Taliban. All positions of power within this government are taken by Taliban members who create laws based on the religion of Islam. Additionally, the Taliban have put in place laws that severely restrict the basic rights of citizens, especially women and girls. What sort of government/s does Afghanistan have?
Oligarchy, Theocracy & Autocracy/Dictatorship
What 4 things must States have in order to be considered a state?
1. A population (people)
2. Territory (land)
3. Sovereignty (power)
4. Government
Name all 6 characteristics of a dictatorship
Double your entire score if you get all 6
1. Proclamation of a state of emergency
2. Suspension of elections and civil liberties
3.Rule by decree
4.Repression of political opponents
5.Not abiding by the rule of law
6. Cult of personality