​gov·ern·ment  [guhv-ern-muhnt, ‐er-muhnt]  
noun
1. the political direction and control exercised over the actions of the members, citizens, or inhabitants of communities, societies, and states; direction of the affairs of a state, community, etc.; political administration: "Government is necessary to the existence of civilized society."
2. the form or system of rule by which a state, community, etc., is governed: monarchical government; episcopal government.
3. the governing body of persons in a state, community, etc.; administration.
4. a branch or service of the suprem​e authority of a state or nation, taken as representing the whole: a dam built by the government.
5.  a. the particular group of persons forming the cabinet at any given time: "The Prime Minister has formed a new government."
      b.​ the parliament along with the cabinet: "The government has fallen."





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• PROJECTS

• This term, we will be reading and discussing Anthem, by Ayn Rand. To extend our understanding of the underlying themes developed in each and every one of her novels, we will also be completing a research project regarding types of governments. This will guide our understanding of the types, purposes, pros and cons of government systems. 

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• 1)  Government Research and Essay

• As an individual, you will be writing a research paper analyzing the government system of one of the nations included on the CIA World FactBook Link or other reliable sources (use proper citation). 

• Keep in mind that each student has to research a different nation. Post on the WINDOW the nation you are researching. Before you make your choice, make sure no one else has made that choice. You may want to have a second or even third choice in mind when you go to the Window. Make sure you choose a country that you will be able to acquire ample information on. You may not choose any North American country.

• Address the following in your research:

1. Government system

2. Religion (intro)

3. Economy

4. Culture/History (intro)

​1. (Briefly Introduce your nation) Title of Nation, Geographic location and any other interesting information including valuable resources, religion or current warfare

2. Government Type (monarchy, republic, etc), Political Parties (if any) or Political Pressure Groups, Constitution information,

3. Separation of Powers Who has: Legislative Powers like Congress to Create laws Executive Powers like the President to Enforce laws Judicial Powers like the Supreme Court to Interpret laws

4. Identify (2) similarities and (3) differences between the nation you researched and the United States of America

5. Conclusion (Do not close your paragraph by saying something like “this is my conclusion… the end…or that’s all I know about that”) Your essay is about the government system of a nation. Your conclusion should reflect something you learned. You must use the 5 paragraph essay format reflected above for this essay.

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2) Government PROJECT

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In pairs (or solo) you will be establishing a government system for the following scenario: 

• Scenario: 

• It is the year 2024, WWIII has devastated the Earth, as we know it.  It is the belief of scientists from across the globe that the Earth cannot sustain life in its current state. The need to find an inhabitable planet or moon has led several sets of starships to the far reaches of the universe to establish and maintain human existence. (Don't get hung up on the limitations of time or space travel...just go with it and have fun. :)

• You and your partner are co-captains aboard the starship "Interpellation." This is the flagship leading a fleet of three other starships toward a newly discovered planet, on which it is hoped,  life will be sustainable.  Upon landing, the following items must be clearly established between the 4 starships, {each of which carry 225 passengers each, including crew, medical staff, a small police force, teachers, scientists, agriculturalists, philosophers, politicians, and computer technicians.}

1. Name your planet, develop an extensive description of its land formations, probable resources, possible dangers, etc. While this needs to be creative, it also needs to be realistic. It is a fine line you must walk.

2. Evaluate the situation you find yourself in and use what you have learned about successful and unsuccessful governments to CREATE the ideal government system for this situation. If done properly, this will take a reasonable amount of brainstorming. 

3. Identify or name the government that you are creating and explain why you believed this was the best choice.

4. Identify the main inspiration your government is being modeled after. If this is more than a country or system, so be it. Just make sure it makes sense.

5. After creating your government, determine how it will be run and maintained. This means who are the leaders? How do they become leaders? How are laws put in place? Who maes them? How are they enforced? How are all the other aspects of life addressed in this new government? Explain all of this.

6. Identify a set of no less than 10 laws necessary for the maintenance of a successful, productive society. Explain why you believed these were the 10 most important laws to include in your society.

7. Create a new "national flag" that represents the new government you have created.

8. All of the above must be included in your final presentation (media of your choosing) to be presented to the class on or before

9. ---- Date to be determined.

 

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