Create Your Own Government

Create Your Government Project In this is assignment you will be working in an assigned group to create your own government and its constitution. There are three parts to this project but first you will choose a type of government for your community and write a constitution. You will then create a visual presentation on your community’s government and culture to present to the class. Finally, you will present your government and propose your government to the class. Benjamin Franklin believed that the people can rule themselves, in your community how are the people governed? Government Types to Choose From: Oligarchy Absolute Monarchy Totalitarian (a type of dictatorship) Direct Democracy Representative Democracy Dictatorship Theocracy Constitutional Monarchy Research Opportunit y! Part 1: Create a constitution for your community 1) Complete the Utopian community brainstorm sheet to write down all your ideas for the perfect community. Include at least 3 sentences for each aspect of the community. (10 points) 2) In your assigned groups, hold a constitutional convention. Decide how you will write your constitution. (5 points) Answer the following questions: -What roles will each group member hold? -How will your group make comprises? -What or who will make the final decisions about the constitution? -How will you record the discussion and decisions made in the Convention? 3) Write your communities agreed upon constitution. The constitution must include answers to the following questions: (100 points) Article I: What type of government your community has? a. The definition of your government type b. How do leaders become leaders? c. Who makes the decisions in the government? d. Who holds power in this form of government? e. How are the people’s views taken into account? f. How does the government raise money? g. 1 more characteristics or facts about your government. Article II: What is the role of religion in your community? a. How do you regard religion in your community? b. Is there more than one religion? If so, why or why not? c. How do people express their religious views? Article III. What is the role of money or exchange of goods in your community? a. Does your community use money? Why or why not? b. How does your community exchange goods or services? c. Does your community’s government collect money or goods? Why or why not? How? d. What services or goods are provided to your community from the government, if any? Article IV. What is the social hierarchy and traditions of your community? a. What place and purpose do social classes have in your community? b. Are there any rituals or traditions that are required or observed? Article V. What is the role of education in your community? a. Are children required to attend school? Why or why not? b. What content is considered important knowledge to be passed on? c. How are people educated in your community? Article VI. What is the importance of military and law enforcement in your community? a. Does your community have a military? Why or why not? b. How are laws (the constitution) enforced? Part 2: Presentations You will be presenting your community’s project to the class. Make sure that everyone in the group takes part in the presentation. In your presentation you will create a visually display to demonstrate the ideas you have conveyed in your constitution. You must include the following: *Create a PowerPoint/Prezi, video, or tri-fold poster, or other creative visual. (100 points) Name of your community Population of your community The community’s flag or symbol Your community’s motto or song 3 key ideas that make your community unique Cite at least 3 sources of inspiration (ie. The U.S. Constitution, a movie, etc.) and explain why or how it inspired your constitution. A short summary of each of the articles of your constitution A visual representation for each article in your constitution Examples: - In a PowerPoint each article can be represented by a large with photos, animation, and a description - In a video, you can act out and demonstrate each article using your group members. Create Your Own Government Grading Name _____________________________ Government type ___________________ Period _________ Group Members _______________________________________________________________________ 18 points for project Country name Flag Type of government Definition How do leaders become leaders? Who makes the decisions in the government? Who holds power in this form of government? How are the people’s views taken into account? How does the government raise money? 1st additional characteristic 2nd additional characteristic What is one benefit of your country’s government? What is one drawback of your county’s government? Name a country in the world that has your type of government. Overall (creative, organized, neat, and polished) 0-No name 0-No flag and/or description 0- Not on 0 – No definition or incorrect 0 – Not listed or incorrect 1-Name 1- Average flag and description 1 – On brochure 1 – Correct definition 0 – Not listed or incorrect 1 – Correctly listed 0 – Not listed or incorrect 1 – Correctly listed 0 – Not listed or incorrect 1 – Correctly listed 0 – Not listed or incorrect 1 – Correctly listed 0 – Not listed or incorrect 0 – Not listed or incorrect 1 – Correctly listed 1 – Correctly listed 0 – None or incorrect 1 - Correct 0 – None or incorrect 1 - Correct 0 – None or incorrect 1 - Correct 0 1-2 2- Creative flag and description 1 – Correctly listed 3 6 points for presentation All participated Volume Confidently presented all information 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 2 2 6 points Misc. On task during class time Worksheet 0 – Off task many times 0 – Not completed 1 – off task some time 2 – Partially completed Total brochure _______ + total presentation ______ + total misc. _____________ = 2 – Not off task 4 – Completed Correctly ___________/30 Overall Grade Team/ Peer Assessment List of team members: What jobs did each team member complete? Based on the rubric what grade should the team as a whole get? Comments: