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party. In most democratic countries, the party with the majority of votes
forms a government.
Political Systems
Most countries are capitalist, which means most things, including
industries and businesses, are owned by small groups or individuals. In
communist countries like China, the most of all property is owned by the
community, or rather, by the government. Socialists believe a government
should ensure equal rights to citizens as well, a fair share of money, and
good health, education and housing. Fascists believe in army discipline
and their country superiority to others.
Elections
In democracies, governments are chosen by election. In a general
election, all adults in the country can vote for candidates (politicians) who
want to be elected. People usually vote by putting a mark next to a name
on a list called a ballot sheet. Just who is elected depends on the system.
Extreme Governments
Many countries have oppressive governments — governments that
allow few people to force their will on the rest of the country. They do it
in number of ways. Some use soldiers and tanks. Some use the power of
money. Some use secret police and spies to stamp out opposition. Some
use television and newspapers to fool people into thinking the 'right' way.

Task 7. Show your attitude towards the following sayings and
proverbs. Use: “As far as I’m concerned, … . I believe … . It seems to
me … . As I see it, … . That’s a very good point. I definitely agree
with this saying. I’m not sure I quite agree with it. That may be true,
but … I’m afraid I can’t agree.”

• A president’s hardest task is not to do what is right, but to know
what is right. Lyndon Baines Johnson.
• A statesman is a politician who places himself at the service of the
nation. A politician is a statesman who places the nation at his service.
Georges Pompidou.
• Democracy means government by the uneducated, while
aristocracy means government by the badly educated. G.K.Chesterton.
• Law makers should not be law breakers. Proverb.

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