TASKS
TASK
I: This
section
is a formal writing assignment. It may be typed or hand written
neatly
in ink. The question must be written first, then the answer, in
complete
sentences. If it is typed, it must be in size 12 font and
double
spaced. It does not need to have the justified alignment.
All
answers must be in your own
words!
Answer the following questions using the links provided, or your own
sources.
- What type of government has the United
States
established?
- Where did the basic ideas about
government
come from?
- Name the forms of government that fall
under
the category of AUTOCRACY. Define each and give examples.
- How do some dictatorships and
oligarchies
try to make it seem as if the people have a say in the
government?
How does the government really
control
the people?
- What are the two forms of
democracy?
Describe what happens in each.
- What are the characteristics that make
a government
a true democracy?
- What gives voters a choice among
candidates?
What are some other benefits to this system?
- What ancient civilizations as well as
early
American civilizations could be labeled as ThEOCRATIC and why?
Are
there any THEOCRACIES today?
- What are the differences between
COMMUNISM
and SOCIALISM?
- Are there any countries today that
could be
considered OLIGARCHIES? If so, name them.
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TASK II: Write the
definitions
for each term in your own words listed under 'subdivisions' on the introduction page.
Again,
this must be typed or written neatly in ink.
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TASK III: You and
your
assigned partner must:
- Compare and
contrast two forms of government under the subdivision category.
- Then
create
a third 'ideal' form of government of your own using the best elements
from
any of the forms you have studied.
- You
must
specify how leaders would be chosen
- what
the
daily life and roles of the citizens would be
- how
power
would be transferred
- how
decisions
would be made
- why
your
government would be the best for society.
3. You will create a display using the recycled trifolds from the
Science
Fair that will be provided
for you.
Throughout this unit, you will be
given
class time to work. However, since time is limited, you must also
do
some research at home. You will be receiving a folder where you
must
keep all of your work. This folder must be brought to class every
day
instead of your text book.
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Task IV: A 100 point test on
Governments
is tentatively scheduled for May 3.
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