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Government Systems Comparison Chart

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Government Systems Comparison Chart

Government Systems Comparison Chart

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📊 Part 1: Government Systems Knowledge Check

1. Which government system allows citizens to vote for their leaders?

Democracy

Monarchy

Dictatorship

2. In which system does power typically pass from parent to child?

Democracy

Monarchy

Dictatorship

3. Which characteristics apply to a dictatorship? (Check all that apply)

One ruler has absolute power

Citizens have limited freedoms

Regular free elections

Power often gained by force

🏛️ Part 2: Comparison Chart Creation

4. Complete the comparison chart below by filling in the key characteristics of each government system:

Democracy:

Leadership style: _________________________________

How leaders are chosen: _________________________________

Citizens' rights and freedoms: _________________________________

Example country: _________________________________

Monarchy:

Leadership style: _________________________________

How leaders are chosen: _________________________________

Citizens' rights and freedoms: _________________________________

Example country: _________________________________

Dictatorship:

Leadership style: _________________________________

How leaders are chosen: _________________________________

Citizens' rights and freedoms: _________________________________

Example country: _________________________________

🔗 Part 3: Matching Activity

5. Match each government feature with the correct system:
1. Regular elections
2. Hereditary rule
3. Secret police
4. Parliament or congress
5. Crown and throne
6. Propaganda control
A. Democracy
B. Monarchy
C. Dictatorship
D. Democracy
E. Monarchy
F. Dictatorship

💭 Part 4: Critical Thinking and Reflection

6. Explain why you think New Zealand uses a democratic system of government:
7. What are two advantages and two disadvantages of democracy?

Advantages:

1. _________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________

Disadvantages:

1. _________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________

8. How does government impact your daily life in New Zealand? Give specific examples:

🎨 Part 5: Visual Representation

9. Draw symbols or create a visual representation for each government system in the boxes below:

Democracy Symbol:

Monarchy Symbol:

Dictatorship Symbol:

10. Which government system do you think provides the best quality of life for citizens? Explain your reasoning:
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