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Types of Government

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- 1TYPES OF GOVERNMENTWelcome to our PBL project!
Today you will learn about the different types of government and their advantages and disadvantages.
- 2ABSOLUTE MONARCHYAbsolute monarchy - a form of government where the monarch rules unhindered, i.e., without any laws, constitution or legally organized opposition.
ADVANTAGES: Quicker decisions are made, it makes law making easier, ...
DISADVANTAGES: No democratic process, leader not chosen by the people, ...
- 3ANARCHYAnarchy - a condition of lawlessness or political disorder brought about by the absence of governmental authority.
ADVANTAGES: Complete freedom, social equality, ...
DISADVANTAGES: Total chaos, no authority or punish for crime, ...
- 4COMMUNISMCommunist - a system of government in which the state plans and controls the economy and a single -- often authoritarian -- party holds power; state controls are imposed with the elimination of private ownership of property or capital while claiming to make progress toward a higher social order in which all goods are equally shared by the people (i.e., a classless society).
ADVANTAGES: It embodies equality, health care, education and employment accessible for everyone, ...
DISADVANTAGES: No financial freedom, possible dictatorship, ...
- 5DEMOCRACYDemocracy - a form of government in which the supreme power is retained by the people, but which is usually exercised indirectly through a system of representation and delegated authority periodically renewed.
ADVANTAGES: Involves citizens, promotes change and equality, ...
DISADVANTAGES: Can take long for making decisions, govern the chosen ones, not the bests, ...
- 6MONARCHYMonarchy - a government in which the supreme power is lodged in the hands of a monarch who reigns over a state or territory, usually for life and by hereditary right; the monarch may be either a sole absolute ruler or a sovereign - such as a king, queen or prince - with constitutionally limited authority.
ADVANTAGES: Balanced by Government, smoother tranfers of power, ...
DISADVANTAGES: Involves class discrimination, supported by local tax policies, ...
- 7PRESIDENTIALPresidential - a system of government where the executive branch exists separately from a legislature (to which it is generally not accountable).
ADVANTAGES: Clear demarcation between branches, national head of State, ...
DISADVANTAGES: Strain relationship between executive and legislature, can degenerate into dictatorship, ...
- 8REPUBLICRepublic - a representative democracy in which the people's elected deputies (representatives), not the people themselves, vote on legislation
ADVANTAGES: Power in people´s hands, protection of citizens, ...
DISADVANTAGES: Expensive to operate, manipulation of candidates, ...
- 9SOCIALISMSocialism - a government in which the means of planning, producing and distributing goods is controlled by a central government that theoretically seeks a more just and equitable distribution of property and labor; in actuality, most socialist governments have ended up being no more than dictatorships over workers by a ruling elite.
ADVANTAGES: Balance between wealth and earnings, access to health care and education, ...
DISADVANTAGES: Government has too much control, it runs on bureaucracy, ...
- 10THEOCRACYTheocracy - a form of government in which a Deity is recognized as the supreme civil ruler, the Deity's laws are interpreted by ecclesiastical authorities (bishops, mullahs, etc.); a government subject to religious authority.
ADVANTAGES: Inspires unity and peace among people, makes a better society, ...
DISADVANTAGES: Makes it easier for leaders to abuse, it can stunt development in some areas, ...
- 11TOTALITARIANTotalitarian - a government that seeks to subordinate the individual to the state by controlling not only all political and economic matters, but also the attitudes, values and beliefs of its population.
ADVANTAGES: Faster decisions and laws making, less corruption, ...
DISADVANTAGES: Enormous lack of freedom, one person or group owns all powers, ...
- 12ENDWe hope you all enjoyed this part of our project and you have learnt something new!

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- This are some slides to explain the advantages and disadvantages of some types of government.
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- Ron Weasley
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