Can you hear me? 10/19/15& Today s Topic: Latin America s Government. Let s go over the class rules:

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1 Can you hear me? Georgia Cyber Academy s mission is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for all students. Classes begin at: 1st Block 8:35am 2 nd Block 10:05am Learning Targets: I CAN describe the federal republic systems of the federative Republic of Brazil and Mexico to the dictatorship of the Republic of Cuba. I CAN describe the difference in the form of leadership between Brazil and Mexico and the role of the citizens in terms of voting and! " Today s Topic: Latin America s Government While you wait: Work in USA TP on your October Group Assignment or in Study Island if you are not finished with your 6.1 and 6.2 Pathway Blue Ribbons # Please click the Green Check Mark if you can hear my voice. # Please check the Red X if you can not hear my voice. If you can NOT hear my voice, please try the following: - Make sure any external computer speakers are plugged in to the headphone or speaker jack on your computer, plugged into a power source and turned on - Make sure your computer audio settings are not set to mute. Click on the picture of a speaker on the lower right-hand corner of your screen to check this setting. - Click on Session on the menu bar above, and choose Connection Speed. Choose a slower speed for your connection (higher on the list = slower) Let s go over the class rules: $ SS6CG2 I CAN explain the national s of in Latin America and the Caribbean are set up or structured. Participate- It is MORE fun that way- I PROMISE!! Be Prompt: Log into class early. Be Prepared: Come to class prepared with materials and a positive attitude. Be Polite: Always demonstrate your best manners and be supportive of your classmates. Never share personal information or post inappropriately. Be Productive: Listen to and follow all instructions carefully. Remember, you are here to learn! Remember, you re here to learn, so make it happen! Label the following geographical features: 1. Amazon River 2. Caribbean Sea 3. Gulf of Mexico 4. Pacific Ocean 5. Panama Canal 6. Andes Mountains 7. Sierra Madre Mountains 8. Atacama Desert 9. Bolivia 10. Brazil 11. Colombia 12. Cuba 13. Haiti 14. Mexico 15. Panama 16. Venezuela!!! " 1&

2 s in Latin America & the Caribbean are set up or structured Unitary $ Power is in the hands of one person or group $ National has more power than local s o Examples: Cuba & United Kingdom Federal Confederation $ Local s have more power than national $ Each region governs most of its own affairs $ Regions sometimes consider themselves independent $ Examples: European Union $ Power is divided between national and local s $ Local s control local affairs but also obey the national $ Usually it is the of large democracies o Examples: Brazil, Mexico, Australia, Germany, Russia, Canada s in Latin America and the Who has the Power? Unitary Government CUBA Confedera*on! Ways!Government!Distributes!Power! Federa*on!/!Federal! Ways!Government!Distributes!Power! Brazil and Mexico s in Latin America and the s in Latin America and the All key powers are held by the central Unitary! Strong central Federal! State/regional authorities hold most of the power Confedera*on! Weaker central Cuba does not permit freedom of choice in elections and only the Communist Party is permitted. Cuba has a dictatorship in which power is held by one central authority. What type of would Cuba be classified as? $ A. unitary $ B. federal $ C. confederation 2&

3 I CAN describe the difference in the form of leadership between Brazil and Mexico and the role of the citizens in terms of voting and The of Brazil has a national and 26 state s, each with some reserved powers and shared powers. What type of would Brazil be classified as? $ A. unitary $ B. federal $ C. confederation Autocratic Citizens have little control over the Power is in the hands of one person Example: Cuba Oligarchic A small group of people control the Most people are not able to affect the Democratic Citizens have more ability to participate than they do in other s Government leaders are elected into power, directly or indirectly Citizens often participate in voting on laws Examples: Brazil, Mexico High Participation High Participation Citizen Participation Select Citizens Participation General Citizens Participation Citizen Participation Low or No Participation Low or No Participation Low or No Participation Autocra*c! Oligarchic! Democracy! You are a rich farmer in a small country, and part of the national. Most of the people in your country are very poor. You are part of a small group of wealthy landowning families that holds all of the political power in your nation. This small group makes all political decisions for your country. When making decisions, you generally do what is best for your families rather than what is best for all the people in your country. Which form of do you have? $ A. Autocratic $ B. Democratic $ C. Oligarchic $ What is a basic way citizens of a democratic nation can influence the? $ A. voting $ B. working $ C. obeying laws $ D. consuming goods 3&

4 Which type of would most likely abolish all opposing political parties, the direct election of leaders, and free speech? $ A. Democratic $ B. Oligarchic $ C. autocratic Presidential $ The president is constitutionally independent of the legislature. $ Example: Mexico and Brazil Parliamentary $ The real executive power vested in a cabinet composed of members of the legislature. May have a Prime Minister elected by the legislature. $ Example: United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Germany $ In which system of does the legislature elect the executive leader of the? $ A. presidential $ B. parliamentary $ C. I am not sure?? $ The leader of the Parliament in countries such as Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom is called the: $ A. speaker. $ B. president. $ C. chairman. $ D. prime minister. A. Federal Republic 1. power is divided between national and state s. 2. A president leads the national. 3. President can serve only one 6 year term 4. The president has more power than the legislative and judicial branches. B. Citizens have the right to vote beginning at age 18. I CAN describe the difference in the form of leadership between Brazil and Mexico and the role of the citizens in terms of voting and A. Federal Republic 1. People elect a president and other leaders. 2. Brazil has many Political Parties. (not just two main ones like the United States) 3. The National Government of Brazil is much stronger than its 26 state s. 4. Brazil s national has three branches. a. President heads Executive Branch which carries out the laws. b. The National Congress which makes laws. c. Supreme Federal Tribunal or Court heads a judicial system that interprets the laws. 5. Citizen's Role: Citizens age are allowed to vote. From age 19-70, they are required to vote. After age 70, they are allowed to vote but not required to. I CAN describe the difference in the form of leadership between Brazil and Mexico and the role of the citizens in terms of voting and 4&

5 Communist Government 1. Communist leaders tightly control society. 2. People who criticize the are often arrested and jailed. 3. Citizens have right to vote beginning at age In 2008, Cuba s dictator Fidel Castro stepped down after nearly 50 years of power. His brother, Raul Castro took power. Mexico Brazil Cuba Chief of State President President President Head of Government Elections Suffrage President: Mexico has a President who is the chief of state & head of. President elected by popular vote for a single six year term. Bicameral National Congress consists of the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies. National Congress and Chamber of Deputies members are elected by popular vote. 18 years of age; compulsory (but not enforced) President: Brazil has a President who is the chief of state & head of. President and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for a single four-bicameral National Congress consists of the Federal Senate and the Chamber of Deputies. Members of the Federal Senate and the Chamber of Deputies are elected. Voluntary between 16 & 18 years of age and over 70; compulsory over 18 & under 70 years of age; note - military conscripts do not vote President: Cuba has a President who is the chief of state & head of. President &VP elected by the National Assembly (legislature) for a term of 5years; election last held Feb 08. The president & VP were elected with 100% of the legislative Vote. Cuba s Communist Party is the only legal party, & officially sanctioned candidates to the Legislative branch (Nation Assembly) run unopposed. 16 years of age. I CAN describe the federal republic systems of the federative Republic of Brazil and Mexico to the dictatorship of the Republic of Cuba. Cuba has a type of in which the ruler has absolute power and is not restricted by a constitution, laws, or the citizens. Name the type of. $ A. Unitary or Dictatorship $ B. Parliamentary $ C. Presidential? Study Island: Log In and Earn your Blue Ribbon In: Latin America and Canadian Governments Have a question?? Type it in the Chatbox 5&