Democracy
What is democracy?
a way of governing which depends on the will of the people.
What is dictatorship?
a form of government in which one person or a small group possesses absolute power without effective constitutional limitations.
Rights of adults as citzens
Get a job / Vote / Drive a car / Boss everyone around
Vote
What is another way you can be responsible in your community?
A)pick up trash in your neighborhood
B)play loud music
C)leave your toys in the neighbor's yard
D)ignoring your friend when he falls off the slide
A) pick up trash in your neighborhood
Participation is a important part in voting
True/False
True
Democratic governments typically are run by
A president
Within a dictatorship, the citizens ____
have no power to say anything
Is having food, shelter, and clothing a right?
Yes / True
A responsibility is something that you ___
Should do/ Can't do/ Could do/ Will do
Should do
How is a democracy and dictatorship different?
A democracy is where the people have the right to vote and have rights
A dictatorship is where only one person is in charge
What are some freedoms that come with a democratic
Freedom of speech, Right to vote, Right to bear arms
Hitler
A right is something you ____
Can do/ Will do/ Can't do
Can do
Which of the following is a responsibility of a citizen?A: pay taxes
B: speech
C: practice religion
D: get a passport
A : Pay taxes
Is a duty or something that should be done a right or responsibility?
Responsibility
How many countries today are run by some form of democratic government?
a) About 60
b) Over 100
c) 36
Over 100
What kind of theory is a dictatorship?
Social contract theory/ Divine rights theory/ Evolutionary theory / Force theory
Force theory
How old do you have to be to vote? (Singapore)
^ 21
Children have responsibilities too. What are all children required to have? (In US)
A: passport
B: education
C: religion
B: Education
Is a freedom that is protected by law a right or a responsibility?
Right
Where does the word democracy originate from?
Greece
How is the leader chosen?
They can be elected, be appointed by the resident ruling party or Communist hierarchy, or inherit their position from a deceased relative
To make good decisions when they vote, people need to be ______________.
A: rich
B: nice
C: educated
D: older
C : Educated
Responsibility is being accountable for your...
(Name 2)
Examples: actions, behavior, decisions.
When was women allowed to vote?
1919-1920