Introduction
In Chapter 8 you have learned about some of the political systems in the world. Today you will research more on this topic and create a product to showcase what you have learned.
Task
You will create a visual display (either a PowerPoint, Google Slides, Prezi, or other form of communication) that showcases your research.
Process
Use the following websites to find the answers to the research questions below. At least three of the five different countries must have different forms and types of government. For example the United States and the United Kingdom are both representative democracy but the U.S. has a presidential system and the U.K. has a parliamentary system, while the U.S. and Mexico are both representative democracies and presidential systems.
History Comparing Governments and Economies Term Flash Cards to help with definitions and terms.
Comparing Government - notes on types of governments
Compare World Governments - Break down of 198 world governmentsCIA World Fact Book - Guide to country comparison Questions your presentation needs to address for each of the five countries:1. What is the name of the country and where is it located? (include a map)
2. What type of government does it have (i.e. oligarchy, republic)?
3. What form of government does it have (i.e. presidential, totalitarian)?
4. How is the power distributed to its leaders (who holds the power)?
5. How is the power distributed to its territories (unitary, federalism)?
6. What unique cultural or historical characteristic of the government (i.e. influence of the British Empire)?
7. What type of economic system does this county have?
Evaluation
Please submit your project to me at crystal.ladner@gmail.com. This may be done as a link (if you used prezi or some other online format), or as a shared Google Slides, or as an attachment for a PowerPoint.
Categories for grading:
- Makes excellent use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. to enhance the presentation.
- No misspellings or grammatical errors.
- Covers topic in-depth with details and examples. Subject knowledge is excellent.
- Content is well organized using headings or bulleted lists to group related material.
- Product shows a large amount of original thought. Ideas are creative and inventive.
- Source information collected for all graphics, facts and quotes. All documented in Chicago format.
- Successfully uses suggested internet links to find information and navigates within these sites easily without assistance.
Conclusion
| Each country has a unique form and type of government. Most government which evolve from the culture and situation of the country. Although other countries have modeled their constitution after our own the government will be different. |
Credits
Lori Doll