Who would those few be? Can you think of some examples we have discussed in previous lessons?

Limited or unlimited?​

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​Small groups discuss and share their thoughts

​Ruled by a few (group)

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Who are the many? How do they make their voices heard in the government? Is this limited or unlimited? Is it easy to change this kind of government? Why or why not?

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​What is ruled by MANY?

Who would be the ONE in charge?

Would this be limited or unlimited? Why?

Can it be changed easily?​

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​Table groups discuss and share with larger group.

​What is ruled by one?

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​Government by 1, few and many

​Government by ONE: Unlimited -

​DICTATORSHIP & Absolute Monarchy

​Government by FEW: Unlimited - Oligarchy & Theocracy

​Government by MANY: Limited - Democracy & Constitutional Monarchy

The Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) is the "superior guiding force" in society and the state and is the only legal political party. The leader of the party is the leader of the country.

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​Cuba is an totalitarian govt.

​Mexico is a representative democracy that can also be called a republic. Mexico elects representatives that make laws and elects a president. There are many political parties in Mexico.

​​Mexico

​Cuba is an dictatorship and oligarchy where the communist party controls the government. It is a SINGLE party system & the leader of the party is the leader of the country. No personal freedom.

​​Cuba

Brazil is a federal republic. It's government is similar to the USA and Mexico, where elected representative make laws and the President is elected every four years. It is also called a democrary.

​​Brazil

​Origins of Democracy

​In the United States and most of the countries in North and South America, the form of government is democratic. Democratic forms of government allow people to vote, have a constitution and are easy to change because you can vote in different leaders in the next election. Direct democracy started in Ancient Greece and representative democracy in Ancient Rome.

​Unlimited Govt.

​An oligarchy is a government that is ruled by a select group of people. We say it is ruled by few because only one group (a single political party, a single race, a family, a wealthy group, or a religious group) are allowed to be in the leadership of the government.

​Monarchies

​All Monarchies are not the same. One is limited and one is unlimited.

​Absolute Monarchies have a king who has complete control. What he says must be followed. If not, the punishments are harsh.

​Constitutional Monarchies are limited, as the monarch has little political power and people elect representatives that make the rules.