Introduction
The Evolution of Democracy
Democracy- a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives
- Hierarchies were the popular government style until the 16th century(1500-1599)
- After the fall of hierarchies, democratic governments began to arise
Task
Informative Essay
Prompt Questions:
- How did democracy evolve?
- How had democracy changed in America?
Do research on the two questions. Record all notes, they will assist you in writing the essay.
Process
Use the following sources to gain any information needed to write essay.
Record information relating to the origins of democracy and the effects of democracy on America.
- http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/magna-carta-sealed
- http://www.historyworld.net/wrldhis/PlainTextHistories.asp?groupid=2648&HistoryID=ac42>rack=pthc
- http://www.ushistory.org/gov/1c.asp
Evaluation
The essay will be graded based on:
- Spelling/Grammar
- Amount of Evidence
- Proper Formatting
- In Depth Analysis of Evidence
Each category will be graded from 1, being the lowest, to 5 being the highest grade attainable.
Conclusion
Democracy has become a very significant and popular form of government. Writing this essay will help students to better understand their government and other nations that follow a democratic government.
Credits
Dahl, Robert A. "Democracy". Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/democracy