Comparing Forms of Government
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Objective
I can compare different forms of government.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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Governments are systems that societies use to make and enforce laws, manage resources, and provide services to their people.
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In a democracy, citizens hold the power, either directly or through elected representatives, such as in a republic.
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A monarchy involves a single ruler who inherits power, while an oligarchy is governed by a small group, and a dictatorship features one person with total control.
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Practice
7 questions
What is the key difference between an absolute monarchy and a constitutional monarchy?
Describe how power is typically held and exercised in an oligarchy.
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Exit ticket
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“Compare a republic and a dictatorship by explaining how power is held in each and describing the level of citizen freedom typically found in each form of government.”
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