DEMOCRACY AND DICTATORSHIP

L.I To identify key differences between democracy and dictatorship

STARTER: Can you match up all the cards correctly that we looked at last lesson?

Venn Diagram

Take the definitions cards away, and re-sort the key words into:

- good systems of government- bad systems of government.

Are there any that would go in the middle – they can be both good and bad?

Venn DiagramGOOD BOTH BAD

Comparison – Dictatorship vs. Democracy

Look at the cartoon you have been given. Can you identify the key differences between a democracy and a dictatorship?

DEMOCRACY DICTATORSHIP

ComparisonDEMOCRACY• People are discussing ideas

and debating what they want, give their votes

• Different opinions are allowed

• Power is shared between two or more parties

• Everyone in the community can help to change the laws

DICTATORSHIP• One main leader with a lot of power• Peoples opinions are controlled/not

really allowed your own opinion• People get told what will happen• No real parliament • Only one political party allowed• Dictator can change the laws any

time• Only one opinion is shown• People look at the dictator almost

like a king

ADOLF HITLERWhat are some of the adjectives you would use to describe Hitler? Why?

HOMEWORKFind out 10 interesting facts about

Adolf Hitler. These must be written in your own words. DUE ON MONDAY