"Forms
of Government" Research and Presentation
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BACKGROUND: We have discussed the absolute basics regarding a number of different forms of government. Now, you will be doing some further research into these terms. THE ASSIGNMENT: Step 1: You will be assigned one of the forms of government/economic systems below:
Step 2: Get on your computer. Research your term on your computer, you are looking for specific information regarding a country or a region that has experienced your form of government at some time in the past. Please research countries and areas outside of the United States. Step 3: Complete The Government Analysis Form (if you can't open this file, the questions are listed below) Government Analysis Form of Government/economic system that you are Researching: Country/Region Analyzed: Time Period in History: Research Resources: (website, news agency, etc.) AT LEAST TWO SOURCES! Summary of the government in your country: Answer the following questions- Who, What, When, Where, Why, How [how did the government/economic system get started in your country or area]) Apparent Benefits of this form of government to the country in question: (there may not be any apparent benefits in some cases.) Apparent Problems with this form of government to the country in question: Your personal analysis: Answer the question- Was this type of government or economic system good for the region at the time in question? Why/Why not? Was it working? What is the evidence? PRESENTATION OF FINDINGS: To present your information, you will be writing a TWO PAGE (or more) typed paper on the subject. You paper will have a cover sheet and will be double-spaced in a 12 point Times New Roman font. Please list your sources on a sources page. Your paper will ADDRESS ALL OF THE POINTS ON THE RESEARCH FORM ABOVE IN A WELL-LAID OUT SHORT PAPER. DUE DATE: We will be presenting your findings in class in three class periods (by the end of the day on Friday)! Work quickly! You will need to turn in a printed form of your Government Analysis form and turn in a printed copy of your short paper by 4:00 p.m. on August 23, 2013 GRADING: I will be grading this one as follows:
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