THREE TYPES OF GOVERNMENT

QUESTION….

How do we (people in general) make decisions as a group?

AUTHORITARIAN GOV.Types of Government 3 types: Authoritarian, consensual and democratic.

1)Authoritarian

-Uses very little input from others.

-Often dominated by one person called a ‘dictator.’

-Can be positive if they carry out the will of the people.

-Do not tolerate opposition to their rule.

-Rely upon military, informers, and secret police to eliminate

opposition. (coercion or force)

-May control the media, schools, and public events to build support

for their policies.

Eg: Nazi Germany

NORTH KOREA

1945: POST WORLD WAR 2

Prior to 1945 during WW2: Japan controls Korea.

- After WW2: Japan loses all of its colonies.

- An agreement is made between the United States and the Soviet Union to split Korea in half.

- We still see this division today.

SUPREME LEADERS OF NORTH KOREA

Sung (Grandfather)

- Ruled North Korea until 1994

- Kim Jong-il (Father)Ruled until 2011

- Kim Jong-un (son) Present lead

NORTH KOREA ARMY

North Korea Has the 4th Largest Standing Army in the World

- It has the largest reserve army in the world!

NORTH KOREA AT NIGHT

NORTH KOREA AT NIGHT

- North Korea has only 1 news network called the Korean Central News Agency.

- No foreign journalists are allowed in the country. Only 'tourists' are allowed entry.

- Although freedom of expression and press are stated in their Constitution, it is allowed only to praise the government or leader

(contradictory in nature).

2)CONSENSUS

Found in traditional Aboriginal cultures prior to European contact throughout North America.

-The people (men, women, elders and youth) discussed an issue until everyone agreed to accept a resolution.

3)DEMOCRATIC

-Decisions are made based on the will of the people.

-The majority decision in elections is how leaders are chosen.

-Opposition is tolerated. Individuals, media and other political

parties have 'freedoms'.

-Opposition and criticism are part of this system.

-Eg: Canada, the United States, South Korea

-Citizens can vote and hold office.

THE ORIGINS OF DEMOCRACY

Does anyone know where democracy was created?

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The Pnyx

- Was the large rock where the assembly met to make decisions.

- This place is called the 'birthplace of democracy.'

- The rock is just large enough to fit 6,000 people on it.

LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT IN CANADA

3 levels:

1) Federal

2) Provincial/Territorial

3) Local/Municipal