Government

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2. INTRODUCTION
OBJECTIVES
What is
Government?
QUIZ
Why is Government
Necessary?
Stages of Political
Development in the
Caribbean
Differences between
Constitutional
Monarchy and
Republicanism
CREDITS
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Introduction
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In your country who
is the main provider
of these services ?

3. INTRODUCTION
OBJECTIVES
What is
Government?
QUIZ
Why is Government
Necessary?
Stages of Political
Development in the
Caribbean
Differences between
Constitutional
Monarchy and
Republicanism
CREDITS
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When you complete this slide presentation you will be
able to:
•Explain and use correctly the concept Government.
•Assess the importance of Government .
•Identify the stages of political development in the
Caribbean.
•Distinguish between Constitutional Monarchy and
Republicanism.
Objectives
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4. INTRODUCTION
OBJECTIVES
What is
Government?
QUIZ
Why is Government
Necessary?
Stages of Political
Development in the
Caribbean
Differences between
Constitutional
Monarchy and
Republicanism
CREDITS
XX
The term Government may be defined as a group of
people who have the authority to set goals, make
laws and enforce compliance in an effort to run a
country effectively.
What is Government?
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Can you identify any forms of
Government around in your Community?
Type your response in the box below and
discuss with your teacher.

5. INTRODUCTION
OBJECTIVES
What is
Government?
QUIZ
Why is Government
Necessary?
Stages of Political
Development in the
Caribbean
Differences between
Constitutional
Monarchy and
Republicanism
CREDITS
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Characteristics of Government
•The Government acts as the agent of society.
•Government has a monopoly of force.
•Government has jurisdiction over a specific territory.
•Government exists in some form everywhere on
earth.
•Government has sovereignty in international relations.
What is Government?
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6. INTRODUCTION
OBJECTIVES
What is
Government?
QUIZ
Why is Government
Necessary?
Stages of Political
Development in the
Caribbean
Differences between
Constitutional
Monarchy and
Republicanism
CREDITS
XX
Why is Government Necessary?
Government is necessary for a number
of reasons. Some of these reasons are:
1.To regulate the economy.
2.To provide for military.
3.To establish laws and order.
4.To provide public services.
5.Law Enforcement and
Administration.
6.Settlement of Disputes.
7.Preservation of the State.
8.Getting Things Done.
9.Taxation
Government is necessary for a
number of reasons.
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least three reasons.
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7. INTRODUCTION
OBJECTIVES
What is
Government?
QUIZ
Why is Government
Necessary?
Stages of Political
Development in the
Caribbean
Differences between
Constitutional
Monarchy and
Republicanism
CREDITS
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Government in the British West Indies have gone
through many different stages. These stages include:
Stages of Political Development in the Caribbean
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1. Proprietary Government
2. Old Representative System
3. Crown Colony
4. Modification to Crown Colony
5. Ministerial Government
(Responsible Government)
6. Full Internal Self Government
7. Constitutional Monarchy
8. Republicanism
Can you explain what happened in each stage ? Write
your responses in your notebook and then click on
each stage for information.

8. INTRODUCTION
OBJECTIVES
What is
Government?
QUIZ
Why is Government
Necessary?
Stages of Political
Development in the
Caribbean
Differences between
Constitutional
Monarchy and
Republicanism
CREDITS
XX
The King gave colonies to Lord Proprietors.
The Lord Proprietor appointed:
•Governor
•A nominated Council
•An elected Assembly
Can you explain the difference between a nominated
and an elected body?
Stages of Political Development in the Caribbean
1. PROPRIETARY GOVERNMENT
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STAGESSTAGES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9. INTRODUCTION
OBJECTIVES
What is
Government?
QUIZ
Why is Government
Necessary?
Stages of Political
Development in the
Caribbean
Differences between
Constitutional
Monarchy and
Republicanism
CREDITS
XX
The Crown took over from the Lord Proprietors.
The Crown appointed :
•Governor
•Legislative Council
•Elected Assembly
Who do you think was more powerful: the Governor
or the Assembly?
Stages of Political Development in the Caribbean
2. OLD REPRESENTATIVE SYSTEM
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STAGESSTAGES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

10. INTRODUCTION
OBJECTIVES
What is
Government?
QUIZ
Why is Government
Necessary?
Stages of Political
Development in the
Caribbean
Differences between
Constitutional
Monarchy and
Republicanism
CREDITS
XX
This type of Government comprised :
•Governor
•Legislative Council
Do you think that the Governor had greater powers
than previously and why?
Stages of Political Development in the Caribbean
3. THE CROWN COLONY
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STAGESSTAGES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

11. INTRODUCTION
OBJECTIVES
What is
Government?
QUIZ
Why is Government
Necessary?
Stages of Political
Development in the
Caribbean
Differences between
Constitutional
Monarchy and
Republicanism
CREDITS
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This is where the elective principle was reintroduced.
This comprised:
•Governor
•Legislative council had nominated members and
elected members.
The development of Political Parties occurred in this
period.
Why do you think the development of political parties
was important?
Stages of Political Development in the Caribbean
4. MODIFIED CROWN COLONY
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STAGESSTAGES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

12. INTRODUCTION
OBJECTIVES
What is
Government?
QUIZ
Why is Government
Necessary?
Stages of Political
Development in the
Caribbean
Differences between
Constitutional
Monarchy and
Republicanism
CREDITS
XX
Universal Adult Sufferage began. This meant that adults had the
right to vote.
The Governor asked the leader of the major party in the House
of Representatives to form the government.
The Government was made up of:
•The Premier/Chief Minister - as the leader the majority party in
the House
•Appointed Ministers
•Governor retained control of defense, security and external
affairs.
Why do you think Universal Adult Sufferage was important to
this system ?
Stages of Political Development in the Caribbean
5. MINISTERIAL GOVERNMENT /RESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENT
STAGESSTAGES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

13. INTRODUCTION
OBJECTIVES
What is
Government?
QUIZ
Why is Government
Necessary?
Stages of Political
Development in the
Caribbean
Differences between
Constitutional
Monarchy and
Republicanism
CREDITS
XX
The Chief Minister/Premier and his Ministers were in
charge of all the internal affairs of the colonies.
Britain represented by the Governor were still
responsible for Foreign affairs and Defense.
The Chief Minister/Premier established the
Legislature made up of:
• House of representatives
• Senate
Stages of Political Development in the Caribbean
6. FULL INTERNAL SELF GOVERNMENT
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STAGESSTAGES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

14. INTRODUCTION
OBJECTIVES
What is
Government?
QUIZ
Why is Government
Necessary?
Stages of Political
Development in the
Caribbean
Differences between
Constitutional
Monarchy and
Republicanism
CREDITS
XX
Independence
The countries now control all of their internal and
external affairs. Some Countries became:
1. Constitutional Monarchy
2. Republic
Can you explain the difference between Full internal
Self Government and Independence?
Stages of Political Development in the Caribbean
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STAGESSTAGES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

15. INTRODUCTION
OBJECTIVES
What is
Government?
QUIZ
Why is Government
Necessary?
Stages of Political
Development in the
Caribbean
Differences between
Constitutional
Monarchy and
Republicanism
CREDITS
XX
Government became responsible for the internal and
external affairs of the country. The Crown- appointed
Governor was replaced by a locally appointed
Governor General as the head of state.
•He is a symbolic representative of the
Monarch/Crown.
•He has limited constitutional powers.
•He acts upon the advice of the Prime Minister.
Stages of Political Development in the Caribbean
7. CONSTITUTIONAL MONARCHY
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STAGESSTAGES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

16. INTRODUCTION
OBJECTIVES
What is
Government?
QUIZ
Why is Government
Necessary?
Stages of Political
Development in the
Caribbean
Differences between
Constitutional
Monarchy and
Republicanism
CREDITS
XX
• The Crown- appointed Governor was replaced by a
locally appointed Governor General as the head of
state.
• He is a symbolic representative of the Monarch.
• He cannot act without the advice of the Prime
Minister. The Constitutional Monarchy is based on
the conditions of the constitution in a particular
country.
Stages of Political Development in the Caribbean
7. CONSTITUTIONAL MONARCHY (Continued)
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STAGESSTAGES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

17. INTRODUCTION
OBJECTIVES
What is
Government?
QUIZ
Why is Government
Necessary?
Stages of Political
Development in the
Caribbean
Differences between
Constitutional
Monarchy and
Republicanism
CREDITS
XX
• The monarch has been replaced as Head of State by
a President.
• In countries such as Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago
and the Commonwealth of Dominica this system of
Government is currently practiced.
Stages of Political Development in the Caribbean
8. REPUBLICANISM
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STAGESSTAGES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

18. INTRODUCTION
OBJECTIVES
What is
Government?
QUIZ
Why is Government
Necessary?
Stages of Political
Development in the
Caribbean
Differences between
Constitutional
Monarchy and
Republicanism
CREDITS
XX
There were several differences between the
Constitutional Monarchy and Republicanism.
•Constitutional Monarchy is subject to the
conditions of a constitution and a legislature. Persons
are guided by law and the queen is still the Head of
State. (A Parliamentary System)
•In Republicanism however, this form of
government is based on a Presidential system . In the
Republic the President was hither elected or
nominated.
Differences between Constitutional Monarchy and
Republicanism?
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19. INTRODUCTION
OBJECTIVES
What is
Government?
QUIZ
Why is Government
Necessary?
Stages of Political
Development in the
Caribbean
Differences between
Constitutional
Monarchy and
Republicanism
CREDITS
XX
Constitutional Monarchy
In the Constitutional Monarchy:
•The British Government is represented by the
Governor General.
•Real power is with the Elected Government.
•There is a Political party System.
•Separations of Powers.
•General Elections.
•Head of State is different from the Head of
Government.
Differences between Constitutional Monarchy and
Republicanism (Continued)
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20. INTRODUCTION
OBJECTIVES
What is
Government?
QUIZ
Why is Government
Necessary?
Stages of Political
Development in the
Caribbean
Differences between
Constitutional
Monarchy and
Republicanism
CREDITS
XX
Republicanism
In the Republicanism system there are two types of
Republics. These are:
1.Executive President
2.Titular President
The Executive President
•He is the Head of State and Head of Government.
•He has full constitutional Powers.
Can you give the name of a country in the Caribbean with
an Executive President?
Differences between Constitutional Monarchy and
Republicanism (Continued)
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21. INTRODUCTION
OBJECTIVES
What is
Government?
QUIZ
Why is Government
Necessary?
Stages of Political
Development in the
Caribbean
Differences between
Constitutional
Monarchy and
Republicanism
CREDITS
XX
Republicanism
Titular President
•The President holds a ceremonial function.
• The Prime Minister holds all Executive Powers.
•The President must be guided by the Prime Minister
in all decision making.
•The President has limited Constitutional Power .
Can you name the countries in the Caribbean with a
Titular President?
Differences between Constitutional Monarchy and
Republicanism (Continued)
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22. INTRODUCTION
OBJECTIVES
What is
Government?
QUIZ
Why is Government
Necessary?
Stages of Political
Development in the
Caribbean
Differences between
Constitutional
Monarchy and
Republicanism
CREDITS
XX
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23. INTRODUCTION
OBJECTIVES
What is
Government?
QUIZ
Why is Government
Necessary?
Stages of Political
Development in the
Caribbean
Differences between
Constitutional
Monarchy and
Republicanism
CREDITS
XX
The most important role of Government named
below is
QUIZ: Question 1
A. law and order
B. punishment
C. taking persons to hospital
D. providing entertainment
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24. INTRODUCTION
OBJECTIVES
What is
Government?
QUIZ
Why is Government
Necessary?
Stages of Political
Development in the
Caribbean
Differences between
Constitutional
Monarchy and
Republicanism
CREDITS
XX
The most important role of Government named
below is
Feedback to Question 1
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A - law and order is a primary function of
Government.
B - punishment is a part of law and order.
C – taking persons to hospital is an individual
citizen's duty.
D – providing entertainment is a personal choice.
NEXT QUESTIONNEXT QUESTION

25. INTRODUCTION
OBJECTIVES
What is
Government?
QUIZ
Why is Government
Necessary?
Stages of Political
Development in the
Caribbean
Differences between
Constitutional
Monarchy and
Republicanism
CREDITS
XX
In the Full Internal Self Government the local
representatives were responsible for
Question 2
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A. choosing a Governor General
B. meeting with foreign governments
C. choosing a cabinet
D. providing defense
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26. INTRODUCTION
OBJECTIVES
What is
Government?
QUIZ
Why is Government
Necessary?
Stages of Political
Development in the
Caribbean
Differences between
Constitutional
Monarchy and
Republicanism
CREDITS
XX
In the Full Internal Self Government the local
representatives were responsible for
Feedback to Question 2
A – Choosing a governor general was British
responsibility.
B – Meeting with foreign governments was British
responsibility.
C – The local Chief Minister/Premier was
responsible for choosing a cabinet.
D – Providing defense was British responsibility.
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27. INTRODUCTION
OBJECTIVES
What is
Government?
QUIZ
Why is Government
Necessary?
Stages of Political
Development in the
Caribbean
Differences between
Constitutional
Monarchy and
Republicanism
CREDITS
XX
In the Constitutional Monarchy the Governor General
could not do any the following except
QUIZ: Question 3
A. make laws
B. performing ceremonial duties
C. participate in budget making
D. establish a Political Party
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28. INTRODUCTION
OBJECTIVES
What is
Government?
QUIZ
Why is Government
Necessary?
Stages of Political
Development in the
Caribbean
Differences between
Constitutional
Monarchy and
Republicanism
CREDITS
XX
In the Constitutional Monarchy the Governor General
could not do any the following except
Feedback to Question 3
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A – Making laws is a legislative function
B – The major role of the Governor General
is to perform ceremonial duties
C – Budget making is a decision of parliament
D – Establishing a Political Party is a part of the
duties of the citizens
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29. INTRODUCTION
OBJECTIVES
What is
Government?
QUIZ
Why is Government
Necessary?
Stages of Political
Development in the
Caribbean
Differences between
Constitutional
Monarchy and
Republicanism
CREDITS
XX
In a Republic the President could always be
Question 4
A. elected or nominated
B. chosen by the Queen
C. elected by the Prime Minister
D. elected by parliament
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30. INTRODUCTION
OBJECTIVES
What is
Government?
QUIZ
Why is Government
Necessary?
Stages of Political
Development in the
Caribbean
Differences between
Constitutional
Monarchy and
Republicanism
CREDITS
XX
In a Republic the President could always be
Quiz: Feedback to Question 4
30
A - can either be elected or nominated
B - not always nominated
C – not chosen by the Queen
D – elected by the people not parliament
NEXT QUESTIONNEXT QUESTION

31. INTRODUCTION
OBJECTIVES
What is
Government?
QUIZ
Why is Government
Necessary?
Stages of Political
Development in the
Caribbean
Differences between
Constitutional
Monarchy and
Republicanism
CREDITS
XX
One country in the Caribbean with a Constitutional
Monarchy is
QUIZ: Question 5
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A. Guyana
B. Brazil
C. Canada
D. Jamaica
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32. INTRODUCTION
OBJECTIVES
What is
Government?
QUIZ
Why is Government
Necessary?
Stages of Political
Development in the
Caribbean
Differences between
Constitutional
Monarchy and
Republicanism
CREDITS
XX
One country in the Caribbean with a Constitutional
Monarchy is
Quiz: Feedback to Question 5
A – Guyana is a Republic
B – Brazil is not a part of the Caribbean
C – Canada is not a part of the Caribbean
D – Jamaica is a Constitutional Monarchy
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33. INTRODUCTION
OBJECTIVES
What is
Government?
QUIZ
Why is Government
Necessary?
Stages of Political
Development in the
Caribbean
Differences between
Constitutional
Monarchy and
Republicanism
CREDITS
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34. INTRODUCTION
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What is
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Stages of Political
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Caribbean
Differences between
Constitutional
Monarchy and
Republicanism
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