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2 Organization people set up to protect their community and enforce the rules Roles: Protect lives, liberties, and property of the community Provide services individuals cannot provide on their own Use their power to carry out authority

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4 1. Which type of monarchy does the ruler have to share the power with the will of the people (Parliament)? a. Absolute monarchy b. Constitutional monarchy c. Hereditary monarchy

5 Inherits power when ruler dies, power passed to a relative Monarchs (kings, emperors, sultans) surround themselves with followers and advisors who help them govern Divine Right: rulers claim absolute power as the will of God Constitutional Monarchy: share power with elected legislature [Ex] Great Britain monarch serves as symbolic head of state, Parliament governs country

6 Government without a king or queen People choose representatives to make decisions [Ex] United States - ruled by the people (democratic) [Ex] China representatives chosen at local level - Local officials vote for national leaders - All leaders chosen from communist party (not democratic)

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8 2. What document was created that first protected the will of the people? a. Magna Carta b. Mayflower Compact c. Bill of Rights

9 Government authority based on the will of the people People vote on issues directly or elect representatives to make decisions for them (republicanism) People have basic rights, allowed to criticize government freely

10 Citizens assemble to make important decisions about their state and vote on the issues directly [Ex] ancient Athens 1 st known democracy People elect representatives who vote on issues [Ex] Roman Empire 1 st representative democracy

11 England land owners elected representatives to House of Commons in the Parliament United States colonies each had its own legislature and then after independence had Congress Latin American countries after achieving independence European countries after WWI after fall of empires Africa & Asia after WWII when they attained independence

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13 3. Which is NOT what studies say is a key to ending dictatorships and authoritarian rule? a. Higher education b. Growing upper class c. Increased globalization

14 Government in which a single person or small group exercises complete power over others; does not inherit power Dictator seizes control by force or is placed by others [Ex] Africa after independence, some nations became oneparty states leaders became dictators

15 Dictators free to do as they please, citizens have few rights [Ex] North Korea & Cuba Some hold elections (to appear legitimate), but people are afraid to criticize or oppose the dictator and other parties are not allowed

16 Government controls all aspects of individual life [Historical] Hitler (Germany), Stalin (Soviet Union), Saddam (Iraq) [Current] Kim Jung Un (North Korea)

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19 labor camps or killed People only belong to organizations controlled by government Gov t controls or prohibits all churches & religious groups Controls police, military, economy, education, & media Dissenters are arrested and sent to

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21 4. While Iran is a theocracy, it blends which two ideals? a. Democracy & Monarchy b. Dictatorship & Communism c. Dictatorship & Democracy

22 Gov t run by religious leaders who claim to be directed by God No separation between church & state, citizens of other faiths often excluded or expelled [Ex] Pharaohs of Egypt were believed to be gods [Ex] Middle Ages the Pope ruled territories in Italy

23 [Ex] Iran power was seized by Muslim religious leaders - Voters elect the president and representatives (republic) - Supreme Leader interprets religious law (sharia), can dismiss the President, and can declare war

24 Government System: Country that this exists/existed in: Briefly describe how it operates (or operated):

25 Description: Example: Description: Monarchy Graphic Description: Dictatorship Organizer: Government Types Example: Description: Theocracy Republic Example: Example: Description: Totalitarian System Description: Democracy Example: Example:

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