Name: Date: Period: Chp 2: Comparing Forms of Government Notes Chp 2: Comparing Forms of Government 1
Objectives about Forms of Government In this chapter, the students will classify various political systems analyze the advantages and disadvantages of various political systems and compare the ways in which power is distributed in systems of shared power compare and contrast constitutional democracies with authoritarian regimes; presidential and parliamentary governments; and federal, confederal, and unitary systems of government classify and evaluate various economic systems and identify the role of government in each Preview 1 In your opinion, which one of the following people or groups should have the power to make the rules at Broad Run (principal, teachers, student council, student body, other) Why? 2 Are there any people or groups in question #1 that should not make the rules at Broad Run? If so, why not? 3 Which group usually makes the rules here? a Why do you think that is? b Advantages of this system? c Disadvantages? Notes Chp 2: Comparing Forms of Government 2
Forms of Government Around the World On the map below, label the following countries Canada, US, Mexico, United Kingdom, France, Russia, China, Cuba, Saudi Arabia, India, Iran, Pakistan, and Australia Then, using the key below, color the countries by their form of government Monarchy Theocracy Dictatorship Single-Party State Parliamentary Democracy Presidential Democracy Notes Chp 2: Comparing Forms of Government 3
Forms of Government in Today s World Term Definition Pros Cons Monarchy Dictatorship Theocracy Single-Party State Direct Democracy Parliamentary Democracy Presidential Democracy Notes Chp 2: Comparing Forms of Government 4
The Three Systems of Government in Today s World Term Definition Pros Cons Unitary System Federal System Confederal System Forms of Economic Systems in Today s World Term Definition Pros Cons Traditional Economy Market Economy Command Economy Notes Chp 2: Comparing Forms of Government 5
Glossary Chp 2 Directions: Fill in the definition for the term listed Then, in the box on the right, you have to draw a picture OR write the definition in your own words OR write a sentence using the word that demonstrates its meeting Democracy Dictatorship Market Economy Traditional Economy Republic Parliament Command Economy Notes Chp 2: Comparing Forms of Government 6
Directions Imagine that you are advising a country that is creating a new constitution Below are the priorities that the country might have when it comes to a government and an economic system For each possible priority, identify the combination (form of government + system of government + economic system) you would recommend Then write one or two sentences explaining why you think this combination works best for the particular priority Form of government System of government Economic system Efficiency = + + Freedom = + + Prosperity = + + Equality = + + Security = + + Explain your choices in creating a government that values Efficiency Explain your choices in creating a government that values Freedom Explain your choices in creating a government that values Prosperity Explain your choices in creating a government that values Equality Explain your choices in creating a government that values Security Notes Chp 2: Comparing Forms of Government 7
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