LESSON FOUR: Types of Government - Angelfire
|TYPES OF GOVERNMENT |
The following information outlines some of the most common forms of government. Read
the information below and provide advantages and disadvantages that may be associated
with these governments. Try to think of examples where these types of government exist in
the real word. First lets define government…..
Government is…..________________________________________________________
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What does government do?________________________________________________
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THEOCRACY: The combination of strong national pride and strong religious beliefs has lead to the
control of the government by religious leaders.
Advantages:_____________________________________________________________
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Disadvantages: __________________________________________________________
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Country:_______________________________________________________________
MONARCHY: Power is inherited and passed down the Royal family line (hereditary).
Advantages:_____________________________________________________________
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Disadvantages: __________________________________________________________
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Country:________________________________________________________________
DICTATORSHIP: Power is in the hands of ONE individual, who usually has the support of the army.
Advantages:_____________________________________________________________
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Disadvantages: __________________________________________________________
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Country:________________________________________________________________
FASCISM: Rigid one party dictatorship type government; opponents are often eliminated, the state
owns most property and controls most aspects of daily life..
Advantages:_____________________________________________________________
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Disadvantages: __________________________________________________________
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Country:________________________________________________________________
DEMOCRACY: Power lies in the hands of officials who are elected by the people. Individuality and
freedom of expression are valued in a democracy.
Advantages:_____________________________________________________________
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Disadvantages: __________________________________________________________
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Country:________________________________________________________________
CONSTITUTIONAL MONARCHY: Where a parliament (elected officials) and the monarch rule
together under the law.
Advantages:_____________________________________________________________
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Disadvantages: __________________________________________________________
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Country:________________________________________________________________
COMMUNIST: government owns all land and property, all production and distribution is controlled
by the state, in theory everyone is equal and works towards sharing wealth.
Advantages:_____________________________________________________________
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Disadvantages: __________________________________________________________
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Country:________________________________________________________________
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