Introduction
In this unit we will be learning an introduction to terms and concepts for comparison in Comparative Government and Politics.
Objectives: I can be able to
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Identify and explain democratic values and constitutional principles of American Government
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Identify and explain the structure and Functions of Government
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Exclusively and collaboratively, understudies will lock in in an arranged request to examine the structure and capacities of Michigan’s government, and rights and duties of citizenship.
Standard: (4 – C1.0.1) Civics and Government :1st, Standard, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Expectation.
Task
Your task is to write a reflection that answers the following questions: Is democracy the most effective form of government? Here are some questions considered below as you write your reflection.
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What is a nation-state? What are its principal challenges?
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What is democracy? Is it inevitable? Is it sustainable?
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What are the alternatives to democracy?
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What causes regime change? How does it occur?
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What are the key government institutions and their functions?
Resources:
BBC Democracy on Trial Podcast (3 episodes): http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00s936s
Ethel Wood Textbook: pgs 1-92
Western vs Authoritarianism: https://thediplomat.com/2009/06/western-vs-authoritarian-capitalism/
How bad is the crisis in democracy? | The Economist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWt7naYTiik
Process
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The student will go to the links provided on the resources.
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The student will take two column notes comparing your arguments on the prompt.
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The student will then open a document to write their reflection using the notes taken.
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Upon completion of reflection students will hand in their assignment on canvas.
How to write thesis statement:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFp1uGTXo4Q
Evaluation
Rubric for reflection
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Categories |
Three Paragraph Structure |
Introduction |
Thesis |
Supporting Paragraphs |
Grammar, Spelling |
Conclusion |
Content |
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This paper is lit!
A+ A- A |
-At least six clear paragraphs
-Introduction, conclusion, body paragraphs
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-Background information concerning the topic -Introduction of supporting information - The first paragraph in the paper |
-Clear, strong statement of the writer’s opinion -Placed at the end of the first paragraph |
-Evidence clearly presented
-Clear explanation of the connection between the thesis and the supporting information |
-No passive voice sentences -Good proofreading (no careless errors) |
-Clearly restates the thesis and the supporting evidence -Neatly ties the entire paper together -The last paragraph in the paper. |
-Clear grasp of facts. -Facts are well explained and documented |
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Pretty Darn Good!
B+ Range |
-Introduction, conclusion -Body paragraphs not as clearly defined as possible -Introduction lacks detail |
-Is the first paragraph in the paper -Lacks background information -Has a thesis and introduces supporting evidence. |
-Clear, strong statement of the writer’s opinion -Placed at the end of the first paragraph -Thesis is NOT always clear in the body of the paper |
-At least two pieces of evidence (one for each paragraph) -Lacking strong discussion and connection between thesis and supporting information at times |
-A few typo’s, but no gross grammatical errors |
-Clearly restates the thesis -The last paragraph in the paper -Does not clearly tie together the paper (connect the thesis to supporting information) |
-Facts are generally correct and generally well stated, although some facts are stated in a confusing manner. |
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O.K.
B
B- |
-Clear introduction - Second Body paragraph unrelated to subject discussed -Body and conclusion paragraphs not clearly defined |
-Has a clear thesis -Lacks background information -Does not introduce supporting information |
-Clear, strong statement of the writer’s opinion although some of the factors are vague -
-Thesis is not clear in the body of the paper |
-Has at least two pieces of supporting evidence in each paragraph -Lacks clear discussion between the thesis and supporting information |
-Clearly not proofread -Many gross grammatical errors, for example, more than TWO instances of passive voice, and you will be in this category! |
-Clearly restates the thesis -Is not a separate paragraph -Does not tie the supporting evidence to the thesis |
-Facts exist, but the purpose of those facts and their accuracy is unclear. - Inconsistent throughout the paper |
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You need to do some serious work!
C- C C+ |
-Lacks clearly delineated paragraphs |
-Lacks a clearly stated thesis, background information -Fails to introduce supporting information |
-No thesis, no expression of the writer’s opinion
-Unclear thesis statement |
-Has one or less pieces of supporting evidence. - - - -Evidence is there but it is vague and unclear -Lacks clearly delineated paragraphs |
-Not proofread -Too many grammatical and spelling mistakes to count - No citations (You have citations though) - Improper citations |
-No conclusion -No restatement of the thesis |
-Facts are weak, at best, and non-existent at worst. |
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F D |
-Lacks clearly delineated paragraphs |
-Lacks a clearly stated thesis, background information |
-No thesis, no expression of the writer’s opinion |
-Has one or fewer pieces or no of supporting evidence And analysis |
-Not proofread -Too much grammatical and spelling mistakes to count |
-No conclusion -No restatement of the thesis |
-Facts are weak, at best, and non-existent at worst. |
Conclusion
After completion of your reflection please let me know if you have any questions in regards to the democratic meaning and differing perspectives on its efficiency. Remember do not forget to submit your work to CANVAS.
Teacher Page
Email me: ampofu@lfanet.org
Work Phone: 847-615-3210
Room No: 162 Korhumel, Lake Forest Academy IL 60045.