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Lecture: Political Geography and Government Systems
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Political Geography and Government Systems
Guiding Question
Guiding Question
Answer in your notebooks: How do different government systems affect people around the world? Explain your thinking.
What is government?
What is government?
-The people and system that is in charge of a group of people. A government is typically responsible for laws, protection, etc. Governments in different forms have been around throughout history.
-People need governments because governments help to organize a group of people. Cultures or groups will be more successful if they have a central, strong, and corruption (abuse of power) free government.
What are the responsibilities of government?
Governments and Citizens
- Government is in charge of many things. Examples of what the government is in charge of are:
- Protection from enemies
- Economics (money and resources)
- Laws
- Social Programs (Food stamps, retirement funds, etc)
- Education
- Etc.
Limited and Unlimited Government
Limited and Unlimited Government
-Limited government does not have full control over its citizens.
-Unlimited governments have complete control over its citizens.
Limited and Unlimited Governments
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Types of Government
Types of Government
- Monarchy: The government and people are ruled by one person who inherits power, usually a king.
-Dictatorship: One person rises to power and has full control.
- Oligarchy: A few powerful and wealthy people control the government.
- Direct Democracy: Citizens have a say in how government is ran.
- Republic: Citizens elect representatives who rule for them.
-Communism: Government has full control and the government owns all the property.