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01 March 30 EQ- How are different governments organized? What is a

supranational organization?

Agenda: 1. Daily Sheet 2. Review 3. Types of Government

• Notes • Gallery Walk

4. Supranational Organizations

• Notes • UN Brochure • Movie

Table of Contents: 124. Boundary Disputes 125. March 30 126. Types of Government Notes & Gallery Walk 127. Supranational Organizations 128. UN Pamphlet

HW- Test Takers- Due at end of Week: Political Geography Chapter of

Workbook! Non-Test Takers- Research the EU

and answer the questions!

02 REVIEW Identify the state shape: 1. 2 3. 4. Boundary Disputes: Label the following as Definitional, Locational, Allocational, or Operational. 5. Georgia is arguing with Alabama about the rights to fishing in the Tennessee River. 6. Sterland and Nickopolis are fighting about the border since the Smith River has shifted over the years. 7. Turkey and Syria disagree over how to handle taxes on good traded across the border. 8. What are the THREE reasons that countries sought to get colonies in other places?

03 Types of Governments

There are three main systems of government: 1.Unitary 2.Federal 3.Confederate

04 Unitary Government

The National Government has all the power and

gives some responsibilities to

local/regional governments.

Ex: United Kingdom

Federal Gov’t

Power is divided and SHARED between the national government and local/regional governments. Ex: The USA

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01 Confederal Gov’t

The local/regional governments maintain most of the power and the national government is very weak. “A loose alliance of states” Ex: Switzerland, the South during the Civil War

Gallery Walk: Which type of

Gov’t?

Slide 1: Mexico Mexico is state that has 31 local/regional governments that they refer to as “states”. The central government was created by a Constitution for the United Mexican States and shares power with the governments of each of the states. The national government is divided into three branches, the executive, legislative and judicial. The leader of the country is democratically elected and is called the President.

04 CentriFUgal Forces- divide a country CentriPetal Forces- unite a country

05 Is it centripetal or centrifugal??

1. Genocide in Rwanda 2. All ethnic groups identify as American 3. Your religion is in charge of the government 4. Your religion is persecuted by the government 5. A huge lake divides your country in half 6. Your state has great healthcare for all citizens 7. Lots of different languages 8. Tons of available jobs 9. High unemployment 10.Women are not allowed to attend school

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Supranational Organizations

What is a supranational Organization? It is a group made up of countries with common goals:

-Peace -Defense -Money

What are examples of Supranational Organizations? 1. The United Nations (UN) was created by 50 states in

1945 to prevent a third world war 2. The European Union: Goal is to solve problems in

Europe. 3. North Atlantic Treaty Organization: an alliance of 28 states in Europe and North America; agree to defend each other if attacked 4. Arab League: Goal is to keep middle eastern states sovereign. 5. African Union: Goal is to promote the economy and defense of African countries.

Some examples…

Video: The UN explained

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The UN Pamphlet Use the reading to create

a pamphlet on the UN. You must first complete

the notes page, then follow the directions to create your pamphlet.