Governments

Today and last week I worked on researching and other things to do with Governments. We got some information and then we had to answer a few questions and what we think. Hope you learn something and enjoy...😄👍

What is Government?

A government is the term used to describe:

• The system of rules used to run a community,
• The people who make and administer those roles.

All around the world different countries and communities have different types
of governments. In New Zealand we have a democracy for a government.
This means that people vote on which rules we have and which people are
responsible for making and administering these rules.

In some countries there is only one person who is charge and they make all
the rules that people are responsible for following. This is a dictatorship.

Some countries even have no government which is called anarchy. This means
that people live without any rules but often when there is no government someone will try to step in and take power for themselves.

Questions - either make a copy of this document and save it into your social studies folder
or write the questions and answers into your book.

1. Write down any words you have never heard before and find the dictionary definition for them e.g. anarchy.
2. Do you think that countries or communities that are bigger (more people) need a more complex government system than smaller ones need?
3. What benefit(s) do you think people gain from being in a group?
4. How can having a leader or group of leaders help people?
5. Why do you think some countries have or prefer to have no government (anarchy)?

ANSWERS BELOW HERE

1. Anarchy: A state of chaos due to the lack or non-recognition of power or other controlling systems.

                    Democracy: A system of government by the whole community or           

                    all the eligible members of the state, typically through chosen        

                    Deputies.

                  

2. Maybe yes but not a very complex government, the country should be free and not constantly being told what to do as slaves which is bad. A dictatorship is mostly effective at controlling a country or a community and they get things done. They may be usually rude and have no self-respect. So mainly yes but not as complex.

3. People have delicate roles and responsibility, they will have much knowledge to share among the group and so many skills to share. Together if they have a complex problem, they work together to get rid of the complexity and everyone will come to a sense where they know the solution.

4. People have someone to lead and direct them, they remain active and the people are motivated to act well. Leaders can impact confidence by helping and trust in workers so that they take a positive approach to their jobs and their whole company or group.

5. Because they may not be liked to be bossed around, they may have lost someone which might have been done by the government or they may not like to be slaves if it is a dictatorship.