Name(s): ______Period: ______

Government

Create a Country!

We have just finished discussing the various forms of government, economic systems, and purposes of government. It will be your job to create a country from scratch. You must choose what type of government will run your country as well as how that government will meet the needs of its citizens. You must also choose an economic system that will set the overall economic tone of your nation. Please keep in mind that all of the decisions you make must be agreeable with one another!

Questions to Answer:

  1. What is the name of your country? ______
  2. What kind of government are you going to have and why? (Autocracy, Oligarchy, Democracy) ______
  3. Who will be in charge of your country and how long will they be in command? (President, Dictator, King, etc.; 1 year, 4 years, lifetime, etc.) ______
  4. How will your leader be chosen and what are the requirements to become a leader? ______
  5. If the people have a say in choosing the leader, what are the requirements for them participating in the government? (Minimum of three) ______
  1. Which theory of government does your government coincide with? ______
  1. How will your government meet the four purposes of government? Give a specific example for each! ______
  2. Does your government employ a unitary or federal type of governing system? Explain. ______
  3. Will your constitution be written or unwritten? Justify your response. ______
  4. What type of economic system will your country have? (Capitalism, Socialism, Communism) Why did you choose this system? ______
  5. Who holds more power in your country, the government or the people? Explain.

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  1. How will you raise money for your country?

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  1. How will you defend your country?

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  1. What kinds of laws will you have to help run your government? Minimum of five.

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  1. What inherent rights will the citizens of your country have? Minimum of five.

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**Poster**: Create a poster that outlines what your country is all about using the above 15 questions as a basis. Create a flag for your country! Include it on your poster!

Grading:

  • 40 points for questions 1-15
  • 15 points for poster creativity
  • 10 points—individual participation