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LSN Government Comparison Project

Directions: You will be conducting a comparison of different systems of governments around the world. You must pick 3 countries’ and compare and contrast their government and economic systems to the U.S. Your project can be presented by essay, prezi (video clips needed), goanimate or by creating your own video. The countries chosen must have different economies and governments than the United States.

Criteria:

1. Name of country

2. History of Government (Theories of government)

3. History of Economy

4. Type of government and type of economy

5. Legal document that contains their laws (ex: in the U.S. it is the Constitution)

6. Purpose of Government – How does the country answer these 4 objectives

7. 3 ways this country’s government/economy is similar to the U.S.

8. 3 ways this country’s government/economy is different from the U.S.

9. Rate the success of the country and why

a. Economy

b. Government

c. Equity vs. Progress

10. Relevant video/Essay/Prezi – video clips need to be included in video

Rubric:

| | | | | |

|Names of Countries, | | | | |

|Type of Govt, and |Similarities & |History, Purpose of Govt,|Rating |Video/ Creativity/Essay/Prezi |

|type of economy |Differences |Legal Documents | | |

|50 pts |40 pts |40 pts |20 pts |50 pts |

Total Points: 200

Extra Credit will be awarded to students who submit their projects early.

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