📊 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

Authority 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. Censorship of media

A. Democracy

B. Monarchy

C. Dictatorship

D. Democracy

E. Monarchy

F. Dictatorship

💭 Part 4: Critical Thinking and Reflection

6. Explain why New Zealand is considered a democracy. Give at least three reasons:

7. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each government system?

Democracy:

Advantages: ________________________________________________

Disadvantages: ________________________________________________

Monarchy:

Advantages: ________________________________________________

Disadvantages: ________________________________________________

Dictatorship:

Advantages: ________________________________________________

Disadvantages: ________________________________________________

8. In your opinion, which government system is best and why? Support your answer with evidence:

🎨 Part 5: Visual Representation

9. Create a symbol or drawing that represents each government system:

Democracy Symbol:

Monarchy Symbol:

Dictatorship Symbol:

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

Government Systems Comparison Chart

Government Systems Comparison Chart

📊 Part 1: Government Systems Knowledge Check

🏛️ Part 2: Comparison Chart Creation

🔗 Part 3: Matching Activity

💭 Part 4: Critical Thinking and Reflection

🎨 Part 5: Visual Representation

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