The document discusses different forms of government including autocracy, monarchy, dictatorship, oligarchy, and democracy. Autocracy is rule by a single individual, and monarchy is autocracy with a king or queen. Absolute monarchy gives the monarch unlimited power, while constitutional monarchy shares power. Dictatorship involves an individual seizing power by force. Oligarchy concentrates power among a small group. Democracy involves rule by the people, either directly or through elected representatives.

1. FORMS OF GOVERNMENT NOTES

2. Learning Target #1 I can define government and I can explain the ways in which it works to serve society.

3. Frayer Model

5. Learning Target #2 I can identify the various forms of government in the world and I can describe the sources of power for each.

6. Learning Target #3 I can evaluate how effective the various forms of government have been in serving society.

7. Autocracy A system of government in which the power to rule is in the hands of a single individual

8. Monarchy Autocracy in which a king, queen, or emperor exercises the supreme powers of government

10. Absolute Monarchy Example: France, 1600s Louis XIV

12. Constitutional Monarchy Example: Great Britain Queen Elizabeth II PM Gordon Brown

14. Dictatorship Example: North Korea Kim Jong Il

17. Oligarchy A system of government in which most political power rests with a small segment of society

18. Democracy A system of government in which the people rule