Types of Government, Economic Systems,

and Citizenship

Bell Work

• What is the purpose of government?

Government An institution with the

power to make and enforce rules for a group of people.

Four Requirements of a Nation

Population Territory

Government

Sovereignty

Functions of Government

Maintaining Order

Providing Services

Functions of Government

Resolving Conflicts

Promoting Values

Types of Government based on geographic distribution of

power.

Powers are divided between a central government and

several local governments.

Federalism

All powers are concentrated in a central agency or power.

Unitary System

Independent state join together in order to accomplish common goals.

Government according to who can

participate.

Dictatorship

Fidel Castro Hitler & Mussolini

Democracy/Republic

Monarchy

Queen Elizabeth II

King Juan Carlos

Citizenship

Ways to Become a U.S. Citizen

By Birth:

• Jus Soli

• Jus Sanguinus

By Naturalization:

• Individual

• Collective

Loss of Citizenship

Denaturalization

-involuntary

Expatriation

-voluntary

Naturalization Requirements

For legal aliens:

• lawful resident of US for at least 5 years

• physically in the country for at least half of this time

• at least 18 years old

• completes a citizenship application

• able to speak, read, and write English

More Requirements • demonstrates good moral character

• belief in principles of the Constitution

• knowledge of US history and government

• supports order and happiness of the US

• takes an oath of allegiance to the US

Rights of Citizens • Natural rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness • Civil liberties in the US Bill of Rights •Republican form of government •Equal treatment under the law •Due process protection for those accused of a crime •Equal opportunity to all •Economic rights protected by law

Responsibilities of Citizenship

• Know, respect, and obey the law

• Respect shared civic beliefs and values

• Be an informed voter

• Pay taxes, serve as a juror, and serve in armed forces if called