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Political Systems7th Grade Geography – Vermillion Middle School
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States Governments: organizations that set
up and enforce laws. States: regions that share a
government International definition Different than South Dakota being a
state
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Types of States
Nation-states: states that are independent or not under the control of any other state.
Is South Dakota a nation-state? Why or why not?
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Types of States
Dependencies: regions that belong to another state Puerto Rico belongs to the United States
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How States Developed
City-States: Nation-states that only cover one city. Modern Examples: Singapore, Vatican
City
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How States Developed
Empires: states that contain several countries
This map shows the parts of the world that were once a part of the British Empire
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Types of Government
Direct Democracy All adults vote in order to make
decisions Practiced in towns in New England▪ Town meetings held where adults gather,
speak, and vote.
Not practical for large groups of people
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Types of Government
Tribal Rule All members of
a tribe discuss decisions
Chiefs or elders have the final say
Native Americans had traditionally practiced tribal rule
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Types of Government
Absolute Monarchy A king or queen has complete control Serve until death after which the job is
passed down to a child or another family member
King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia is an example of a modern absolute monarch
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Types of Government
Dictatorship A single person has
complete control Similar to an absolute
monarchy except that power is not inherited but taken by force
Kim Jong Il of North Korea is an example of a modern dictator
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Types of Government
Oligarchy The government is run by a group of
people Ordinary citizens have no voice
China is an oligarchy controlled by the Politburo, which consists of the leaders of the Communist Party
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Types of Government
Constitutional Monarchy The power of the king or queen is limited
by a Constitution Constitution: sets of laws that define
and often limit government power
The Constitutional Monarchy is practiced more often that the Absolute Monarchy. King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand is a constitutional monarch.
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Types of Government
Representative Democracy People elect other people to make the big
decisions for them Elections, citizen rights, and limits on
government explained in a constitution
The United States is an example of a Representative Democracy (also called a Republic). American citizens elect representatives, like members of Congress, to make decisions for them.
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International Organizations Alliance: An agreement between
nations to work together NATO is an example of an alliance
between nations
United Nations (UN): An international organization meant to resolve disputes and promote peace Almost all nations are members
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International Organizations
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The End!
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