Unit 1: Culture, Government, Economy Review

Citizens have many rights and freedoms like the right to vote, freedom of speech, and freedom of press.

• Limited Government

• Unlimited Government

Citizens have few/no rights or freedoms.

• Limited Government

• Unlimited Government

Citizens vote for leaders to represent them.

• Democracy/Republic

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Communism/Dictatorship/Autocracy

• Absolute Monarchy

• Theocracy

A King or Queen is the official head of state but power is limited by a constitution. A Prime Minister heads the government.

• Democracy/Republic

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Communism/Dictatorship/Autocracy

• Absolute Monarchy

• Theocracy

One leader is in charge of government and economy.

• Democracy/Republic

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Communism/Dictatorship/Autocracy

• Absolute Monarchy

• Theocracy

A government in which the king or queen has absolute power.

• Democracy/Republic

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Communism/Dictatorship/Autocracy

• Absolute Monarchy

• Theocracy

Ella is excited for the upcoming elections this year. For the first time in her life, she will be able to vote for her leader. Ella has done a lot of research on the different leaders from the different political parties, and she has settled on one that fits what she thinks would be the best leader according to her beliefs.

• Example of Democracy/Republic

• Example of Constitutional Monarchy

• Example of Communism/Dictatorship/Autocracy

• Example of Absolute Monarchy

• Example of Theocracy

Juan lives in one of the most successful countries in the world. As a whole, he is happy with his government, but he also knows that he is not able to do many things in his country. When elections happen, all of the members are usually selected by the current leader, and they all typically come from one party.

• Example of Democracy/Republic

• Example of Constitutional Monarchy

• Example of Communism/Dictatorship/Autocracy

• Example of Absolute Monarchy

• Example of Theocracy

Kenya is excited to see the royal family in the parade today. As a whole, the royal family is the face of Kenya's country and represents them at many worldwide events. However, Kenya is also able to vote for the head of government, the Prime Minister, who is over the other government representatives.

• Example of Democracy/Republic

• Example of Constitutional Monarchy

• Example of Communism/Dictatorship/Autocracy

• Example of Absolute Monarchy

• Example of Theocracy

Leela lives in a country where the royal family is in charge of everything that happens in the country. As a whole, they don't have many rights at all as they must obey the king or queen of the country.

• Example of Democracy/Republic

• Example of Constitutional Monarchy

• Example of Communism/Dictatorship/Autocracy

• Example of Absolute Monarchy

• Example of Theocracy