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Chp. 2: Comparing Forms of
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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.
Notes
Disadvantages?
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Monarchy
Theocracy
Dictatorship
Single-Party State
Presidential Democracy
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.
Parliamentary Democracy
Forms of Government Around the World
Forms of Government in Today’s World
Term
Definition
Pros
Cons
Monarchy
Dictatorship
Theocracy
Single-Party
State
Direct
Democracy
Parliamentary
Democracy
Presidential
Democracy
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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
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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
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Dictatorship
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Market Economy
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Traditional Economy
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Republic
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Parliament
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Command Economy
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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 =
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Freedom =
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Prosperity =
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Equality =
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Security =
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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.
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Summary
DIRECTIONS: Choose only one of the following:
a) write a summary (25-75 words) of what you believe was the most important aspect of the notes/lecture
b) write what you believe to be the most interesting or memorable part of the notes/lecture (25-75 words)
c) draw something that symbolizes the notes/lecture to you (has to be different than your title page)
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