1. Slide
60 seconds
Types of Governments
Autocracy: An autocracy is a form of government in which a single individual holds power.
Democracy: A democracy is a form of government in which power is vested in the people, who then elect representatives to exercise that power.
Oligarchy: An oligarchy is a form of government in which power is held by a small group of individuals, who are typically wealthy or well-connected.
2. Slide
60 seconds
Did you know?
In the world today, there are 3 main forms of government: democracy, autocracy, oligarchy. The smallest recognized sovereign state in the world is Vatican City, with a population of just 800. The term 'republic' is derived from the Latin phrase 'res publica', meaning 'public matter' or 'public affair'.
3. Word cloud
120 seconds
Name one type of government?
4. Slide
60 seconds
Learning objective:
Analyze the purposes of government.
Compare different types of government.
Discuss how governments are organized.
5. Slide
60 seconds
Types of Governments
Governments can be classified as autocracies, democracies, and oligarchies. In an autocracy, one person holds power and makes decisions for the entire country. In a democracy, citizens vote to elect representatives who make decisions on their behalf. In an oligarchy, a small group of people holds power and makes decisions for the entire country.
6. Slide
60 seconds
Did you know?
The world’s oldest form of government is a monarchy - a rule by one person or family. The world's first democracy was established in 507 BC in Athens, Greece. The world’s first modern democracy was established in 1791 in France with the French Revolution.
7. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: What are the three main types of governments?
8. Drawings
450 seconds
Brain break: Draw a fish wearing a crown and dancing on one fin
9. Poll
60 seconds
Which type of government is ruled by a single leader with absolute power?
- Democracy
- Anarchy
- Oligarchy
- Autocracy
10. Poll
60 seconds
What type of government is characterized by rule by the people, either directly or through elected representatives?
- Democracy
- Theocracy
- Dictatorship
- Monarchy
11. Poll
60 seconds
In which form of government does power reside in a small group of people?
- Communism
- Oligarchy
- Fascism
- Socialism
12. Poll
60 seconds
Which form of government involves the rule of religious leaders who claim divine guidance?
- Plutocracy
- Authoritarian
- Totalitarian
- Theocracy
13. Poll
60 seconds
What type of government is characterized by the absence or lack of governmental authority and control?
- Parliamentary
- Anarchy
- Republic
- Federal
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