What is Government?
Government
Definition: The way a society organizes
itself to solve problems.
Democracy
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Definition: A government in which the
people vote on all issues and the
majority rules.
Republic
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Definition: In this form of
government, the people elect officials
to make decisions for them. Power is
transferred through elections.
Communism
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Definition: In this form of
government, the government owns all
property and shares it equally with
everyone.
Socialism
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In this form of government, the
government owns a few key industries
or businesses and distributes those
resources equally.
Nazism
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In this form of government, all
decisions are made for the benefit of
one group.
Fascism

A form of government in which all
decisions are made for the benefit of
the government.
Monarchy
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The leader of this government rules
with absolute power, has a title, and
passes on power through his or her
bloodline.
Dictatorship

Definition: The leader in this form of
government has absolute power.
Theocracy

Definition: This form of government is
ruled by the state religion.
Militarism
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The government is ruled by the
government’s military.
The country’s leader often appears in
uniform.
Oligarchy

Government that is ruled by several
leaders.
Aristocracy

A form of government ruled by the
wealthy.
Matriarchy

A government that is ruled by women.
Patriarchy

A form of government ruled by men.
Tribalism

A form of government ruled by a
family or families.
Diarchy

Government in which two people
share the rule of the country.
Anarchy
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A state where there is no government.
Case Study 1
Big Ego Igor is charismatic, well spoken and
even fairly attractive.
He knows people love him and that is the way
he likes it.
He thrives with adoration, is driven to lead and
wants to make decisions for people.
He believes he knows what is best for everyone.
Government choice:
Rationale:
Case Study 2
Paris Hilton, Donald Trump and Bill
Gates have decided to combine their
assets and start a new country. They
know their wealth, upper class stature
and education will come in handy for
their new government.
Government choice:
Rationale:
Case Study 3
Sad Sack Sally has been told her whole life that she is “just
a girl” and can’t play with the boys. She was not allowed
to participate in Boy Scouts, wrestle for her high school or
play in the NFL . She has had enough of this “Boys’ Club”
and wants to find a government where she will rise to the
top.
Government choice:
Rationale:
Case Study 4
OMG…these 3 BFFs want to hang together and LOL all day
while ruling at the same time. They wouldn’t dream of
ditching each other and must work together in their new
government. TTYL..
Government choice:
Rationale:
Case Study 5
Left handed Louie is looking for some new digs. He
thinks left handed people are superior, brighter and more
attractive. He believes everyone should learn to write left
handed or be severely punished. This will create a strong
nation of South Paw Lefties!
Government choice:
Rationale:
Case Study 6
Annihilating Army Alfred loves to wear his army uniform and
spends hours polishing his brass buttons and shining his black
boots. He has an arsenal of weapons and believes that
people in the military know government strategy the best;
plus who is going to argue with a guy carrying an AK-47?
Government choice:
Rationale:
Case Study 7
Johnny Joe Jim-Bob is leaving his family’s show, 19 Kids
and Counting, in search of a life of his own. He comes from
a huge family so he is used to sharing, working together
and providing for the common good. Which form of
government might provide an easy transition for JJJ-B?
Government choice:
Rationale:
Case Study 8
Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dot are conjoined twins that can
not be separated. They will spend their entire life joined at
the hip. If they both wanted to play an active role in
government, which form would be a perfect match for this
duo?
Government choice:
Rationale:
Case Study 9
No more teachers, no more books! No more government
for Hal Schnooks! He is fed up! Schnooks wants to be left
alone and revolt against all authority figures.
Government choice:
Rationale: