Lesson Description

So if we need government, which kind should we have? There are many types of government that have existed over the course of time, and many types that exist across the world today. What distinguishes these different types of governments from one another?

Lesson Essential Question/Key Learning/Objectives:

What types of governments exist across the globe?
What are the unique characteristics of each type of government?

Key Vocabulary:

Government, Autocracy, Dictatorship, Monarchy, Plutocracy, Democracy, Oligarchy, Meritocracy, Theocracy

Learning Activities and Resources:

To start off in this lesson you will be viewing a short PPT that will give you a brief background on each type of government. While you are viewing the PPT, you will take notes on the attached handout.

Now that you have a basis for the types of government, you will look at one person's perspective on the types of governments that exist, and which can really be categorized as government. While watching this video, complete the video questions below:

Video Handout: Types-of-Government-Video-Worksheet.pdf

Using what you have learned throughout the lesson, complete the assignment below. This will serve as a short assessment of your knowledge of the types of government and who rules in those governments.

Who Rules?.pdf