Warm Up In which system of government does

the national (central) government have all the power?

A. ConfederateB. UnitaryC. DemocracyD. Federal

Comparing Authoritarian and Democratic

GovernmentsAmerican Government

Unit 1 – Lesson 5

Objective SWBAT analyze the characteristics of

authoritarian and democratic governments in order to determine how governments assist or impede the rights of citizens.

Agenda Objective Review Agenda Review Warm Up Review PROVE IT #1 A Few Questions About Democracies Comparing Authoritarian and Democratic

Governments Venn Diagram Authoritarian and Democratic

Governments Scenarios Authoritarian vs. Democratic Practice Exit Ticket

Warm Up In which system of government does

the national (central) government have all the power?

A. ConfederateB. UnitaryC. DemocracyD. Federal

PROVE IT Quiz #1 Please clear your

desks.

Have out something to write with.

PROVE IT Quiz Topics:• Purposes of Government• Mandatory and Voluntary

Responsibilities of Citizens

A Few Questions About Democracy

After you are finished your quiz, complete the handout “A Few Questions About Democracies”

Be ready to discuss your answers.

Comparing Authoritarian and Democratic Governments

Authoritarian and Democratic Governments Scenarios

Complete the handout “Authoritarian and Democratic Scenarios”.

Be ready to discuss your answers.

Authoritarian vs. Democratic Practice

Authoritarian vs. Democratic Practice

Authoritarian vs. Democratic Practice

Authoritarian vs. Democratic Practice

Authoritarian vs. Democratic Practice

Exit Ticket What are the characteristics of

democratic and authoritarian governments?