Political Systems - Democracy, Dual Monarchy, Oligarchy & Republic

Aim: What forms of government started in the Ancient World?

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Lesson Overview:

Item	Approx Time
Do Now	3-5 Min
Mini Lesson	15-20 Min
Activity	15 Min
Discussion	5-7 Min

Political System

What is a Political System? A Political System is a system of government.

What kind of Political Systems were there in the Ancient World? Monarchy, Democracy, Republic, Oligarchy, Tyranny

Monarchy: A monarchy is a form of government in which the ruling power is in the hands of a single person. Most monarchies have been ruled by kings, usually with the help of a council of advisors.

Oligarchy: An oligarchy is a form of government in which the ruling power is in the hands of a few leaders.

Democracy: A democracy is a form of governnlent in which the ruling power is in the hands of all the people.

Tyrany: A tyranny is a form of government in which the ruling power is in the hands of an individual who has seized control, often by illegal means.

Republic: A Republic is a state in which the supreme power rests in the body of citizens entitled to vote and is exercised by representatives chosen directly or indirectly by them.

Classwork & Homework

Lesson Activity: Political Systems (Democracy, Monarchy, Tyranny, Oligarchy, Republic)

Homework: Complete Classwork Activity