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Democracy vs Dictatorship Comparison

Democracy vs Dictatorship Comparison

Democracy and dictatorship symbols

🏛️ Part 1: Understanding Political Systems

1. Define democracy in your own words:
2. Define dictatorship in your own words:
3. Circle the correct answer: Which country is an example of a democracy?

New Zealand

North Korea

China

Saudi Arabia

🗳️ Part 2: Leadership Selection

4. How are leaders chosen in New Zealand's democratic system?
5. How are leaders chosen in North Korea's dictatorship?
6. Check ALL features that apply to a democratic system:

Free and fair elections

Multiple political parties

Single leader for life

Citizens can vote

Freedom of speech

Government controls all media

👥 Part 3: Citizens' Rights and Freedoms

7. Fill in the blanks about New Zealand's democracy:

In New Zealand, citizens have the right to _________ their government every _____ years. They can express their opinions through _________ speech and _________ of the press. Citizens can also _________ peacefully and form political _________.

8. List three rights that citizens have in New Zealand but NOT in North Korea:

🏢 Part 4: Government Structure

9. Match the government features with the correct political system:
1. Parliament with elected MPs
2. Single party controls everything
3. Independent courts
4. Secret police monitor citizens
5. Prime Minister chosen by voters
6. Leader's family inherits power
A. Democracy (New Zealand)
B. Dictatorship (North Korea)
C. Democracy (New Zealand)
D. Dictatorship (North Korea)
E. Democracy (New Zealand)
F. Dictatorship (North Korea)
10. What is the role of Parliament in New Zealand's government?

🤔 Part 5: Critical Thinking

11. Why do you think some countries have dictatorships instead of democracies?
12. Circle the statement that BEST describes the main difference between democracy and dictatorship:

Democracies are always richer than dictatorships

In democracies, people choose their leaders; in dictatorships, they don't

Dictatorships are always smaller countries

Democracies never have problems

13. What advantages does New Zealand's democratic system provide for its citizens?

📋 Part 6: Google Slides Planning

14. Plan your 6-slide presentation. Write the main points for each slide:

Slide 1 - Title: ________________________________

Slide 2 - What is Democracy?

Slide 3 - What is Dictatorship?

Slide 4 - Leadership in New Zealand:

Slide 5 - Leadership in North Korea:

Slide 6 - Comparison Summary:

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