Introduction
How do different systems of government maintain power? You're about to find out! Today you will research a few different examples of governments. These will include; democracy, communism, imperialism, fascism, monarchism, and republicanism.
After seeing how each system functions you will choose ONE and create your own one-pager. Your one-pager will include a paste or drawing of what you think the leader(s) look like and words, events, or ideas associated with the system.
By the end of this activity, you will have a deeper understanding of the political systems that govern societies and how they are able to function.
Task
Today you will:
1. Research different forms of government using provided sources
2. Collect notes on each system as you read
3. Choose one system to base your one-pager on
4. Create your page using sources and notes
5. Share your pages to groupmates
Process
1 RESEARCH
Go through each link and learn about the different government systems.
- https://pressbooks.howardcc.edu/soci101/chapter/14-2-types-of-political-systems/
- https://www.okhistory.org/learn/government1
- https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/political-systems/390910
- https://oertx.highered.texas.gov/courseware/lesson/2058/overview
- https://education.cfr.org/learn/reading/what-are-different-types-government
- https://ed.icivics.org/sites/default/files/2025-02/Who%20Rules_Student%20Docs.pd
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DbEPrZh25o
As you learn more about each named system please take notes on key aspects of each in this graphic organizer:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WWHTa3RsUGcn3Hj_M0w79VD4jVHC71cNd6qRwdHmCx4/edit?usp=sharing
Need more help? Guiding questions:
• Who makes the decisions?
• How are leaders selected?
• What rights do citizens have?
• How are laws created?
• What is daily life like under this system?
2 CREATE
Grab some construction paper of your choosing and design a one pager!
What you need?
- Completed notes
- One government form of your choice
- Paper, colors, magazines, scissors, glue
What to do?
- Choose one government system
- Draw or paste magazine clippings of people and images that remind you of that system
- Write your definitions, advantages, disadvantages, and examples on your page
- Add any additional designs and ideas you associate with the system
- Be creative it's yours!
One-pager examples?
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GlpnusP84oJIpHoCDoyOGJk75MzUuCbLuEgPEbWdtxk/edit?usp=sharing
Evaluation
One-pager rubric
|
Criteria |
Excellent (3) |
Good (2) |
Fair (1) |
|
Accuracy |
Accurate descriptions of governments |
Good understanding on government types |
Basic or incorrect explanations |
|
Examples |
Strong research and examples |
Few or weak examples given |
No examples given |
|
Creativity and Design |
Original and engaging with multiple colors |
Some effort shown |
Disorganized or minimal visuals |
|
Disadvantages and Advantages |
Two or more points of both listed |
Few points of disadvantages and advantages or only one listed |
None listed |
Total Score/12
Conclusion
You discovered that no two countries govern exactly the same, and each system has strengths and weaknesses. Now that you've completed your research discuss what you discovered with your tablemates!
Which system do you think works best for society—and why? There is no wrong answer, but using evidence solidifies your opinion!