Types of Limited Government
A monarch (king or queen) shares power with a constitutionally organized government
Constitutional Monarchy
ruled by a king or queen with absolute power
Absolute Monarchy
A government that is voted and decided on by the people
Limited
Voting
Civil/Political Right
Answer using SCR/APE format: What is the difference between a Civil Right, Responsibility and a Duty
Sentence Stem: The difference between a right, responsibility, and Duty is
The difference between a right, responsibility, and Duty is a right is a freedom that is protected, a responsibility is something citizens should do, and a duty is required by law for citizens.
Citizens exercise power by voting
Democracy
religious leaders rule in the name of God or a god.
Theocracy
A government with an Ultimate Ruler who makes decisions based on himself rather than the people
Unlimited
Recycling
Responsibility
Governments create and enforce laws; they provide public services; build roads, etc
Citizens vote directly on every issue
Direct Democracy
those in power have complete control and do not allow people the freedom to oppose them
Totalitarian
Separate these Government leaders into Limited and Unlimited:
President
Dictator
King
Vice President
Limited: President, Vice President
Unlimited: Dictator, King
Healthcare
Right
What is one example of how people can influence the government
Voting in elections
protests
calling senators
power is held by the people and their representatives
Representative Democracy
a government ruled by one person with total power
Autocracy
A government has voted Representatives that speak on behalf of their constituents (voters)
Limited
Paying your taxes
Duty
What are the first 10 amendments of the constitution called
Bill of Rights
citizens vote for a person to represent them
Republic
ruled by one person, people have little to no freedom
Dictatorship
A government that gives total power and control to one or more supreme rulers-- voting is very limited and human, political, and civil rights are little to none
Unlimited
Getting a job
Responsibility
How many fingers do I have behind my back?
Answer may vary