Types of Government
We have studied unlimited and limited governments in our class. Limited governments are governments that have control placed on the leadership's power. Unlimited governments are governments in which the leaders rule without any restrictions. As a class, we have researched both types of government.
Republic
In a republic, citizens have the right to vote. However, they do not vote directly on laws, but elect representatives to make laws on their behalf. The United States, France, and Italy currently have a republic government. A republic in an example of a limited government.
Dictatorship
A dictatorship is where one person or a small group has unlimited power. The ruler of a dictatorship is called a dictator. Examples of past dictators include: Adolf Hitler, Fidel Castro, and Benito Mussolini. A dictator can basically do what he wants, when he wants, and how he wants. The citizens of the country have few rights.
Communism
Communism is a system where everyone works for the country. You can't own land or private property. If someone in your family dies, you do not inherit their belongings. The government owns everything. The government also controls all of the farming and the produce. Karl Marx is considered the father of communism.
Fascism
Fascism is a form of government. It was started in Italy, around the time of World War 1. They combined other types of politics to form their government, in competition with Marxism, liberalism, and traditional conservation. Germany used this type of government during the reign of Adolf Hitler. Fascism is a government led by a dictator coming to power, forcibly suppressing opposition and criticism, and stopping all industry by showing force.
Direct Democracy
Direct democracy is a form of government where people are able to vote directly on laws. This form of government started in Ancient Athens. It is rarely used today. Most countries that have a democracy, vote on representives to make laws for them.
Constitutional Monarchy
A constitutional monarchy is a form of government in which a monarch is legally limited by a constitution. Unlike an absolute monarchy, a constitutional monarchy is considered a limited form of government. Examples of countries that currently have this form of government are: Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Australia, and Canada.
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