"Forms
of Government" Research and Presentation
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BACKGROUND: We have dicussed 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: Using Google Docs, complete The Government Analysis Form. This information is also listed below, if you need it. Government Analysis Form of Government you are Researching: Country/Region Analyzed: Time Period in History: Research Resources: (website, news agency, etc) Five sentence summary of the government in your country: Answer the following questions- Who, What, When, Where, Why, How [how did the government get started in your country or area]) Apparent Benefits of this form of government to the country in question: Apparent Problems with this form of government to the country in question: Your personal analysis: Answer the question- Is this type of government of economic system good for the region at the time in question? Why/Why not? Is it working? What is the evidence? PRESENTATION of FINDINGS: Develop a short presentation that you will use to demonstrate your findings with the rest of the class. This will be in a casual "Fireside Chat" format, but you can include images and media, if you wish. You will be expected to demonstrate all of the information above in 3 minutes or less. Be prepared to answer questions from Mr. B. and from the class, who will be taking notes! DUE DATE: We will be presenting your findings in class on Monday, the 26th of August. You will need to share your Government Analysis form with Mr. B. You will be expected to KNOW all of the information imparted by other students in their presentations. TAKE NOTES! GRADING: I will be grading this one as follows:
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