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5th Grade Government!Kerry Grogan
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FORMS OF GOVERNMENT AROUND THE WORLD!!
Democracy
Elected Officials!!!
Democracy Cont.
-Gives all people a voice-People vote for their
leaders-We live in a democracy
What does it mean to be a Democrat?- The longest standing political party in the
U.S.- Also known as liberals- Government should have a role in citizens
lives
What does it mean to be a Republican?
- Also known as conservatives
- Government should not be in citizens lives
REPUBLIC
• Republic has representatives to speak for the public.
• Afghanistan is an example of this type of government.
• Presidency is independent of the legislature
MONARCHY
• Usually inherited authority• Vatican City is an example ofa Monarchy.
MONARCHY CONT.
• The United Kingdom is also a Monarchy.• Known as Kings and Queens • Children take over after their parents usually
Dictatorship
• The Ruler is an absolute dictator.
Dictatorship Cont.
• One leader who wants to “change the world”• Hitler is an example of a dictator
-World War II
LEVELS OF GOVERNMENTIn The United States!
•Local- The government that works with a specific county/area.
Levels of Government Cont.
•State Government- The government for a state in the United States
Levels of Government Cont.
•National Government- The government for an entire nation.
Legislative Branch• The power to pass, amend and
repeal laws• Makes laws• US House of Representative and
Senate
Who Is In Our Legislative Branch?
• GOVERNOR: Mike Rounds
Executive Branch
• Carries out the laws• Appoints the heads of agencies• The president and vice president
are part of this branch of government.
Who Is In Our Executive Branch?
• President: Barack Obama
Judicial Branch
• Administers Justice• Interprets Laws• Appointed by the president
Who Is In Our Judicial Branch?
• Chief Justice: John Roberts