Performance Task-Government

Performance Task-Government

​Your settlement has morphed into a complex civilization now requiring a system of rule. Your task is to establish what type of government will be utilized within your civilization.

​Scenario

Match

Match the following forms of government with the correct description.

• A ruling family where power in inherited

• The elite or wealthy class is the ruling power

• A small group of people who hold power

• Citizens elect representatives to create laws on their behalf

• All citizens vote to create laws & elect leaders

Monarchy

Aristocracy

Oligarchy

Indirect Democracy

Direct Democracy

• Monarchy

• Aristocracy

• Oligarchy

• Indirect Democracy

• Direct Democracy

Highlight your choice

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What form of government will your civilization utilize?

Things to consider:

• What are the positives to the form of government your selecting?

• What negative side effects would your government have on your civilization?

• Would you prefer to live in a society using your selected form of government?

Dropdown

In a ​direct democracy ​

Select answer

plays a fairly equal role in the government while in an​ indirect democracy only the ​

Select answer

elected by citizens make decisions. In a ​ monarchy one ​

Select answer

holds all of the power. Only the ​

Select answer

make decisions in an aristocracy.

• What specific roles do participants take on?

  • Example: Citizens will vote in regular elections annually to determine laws and leaders.

• What responsibilities do the participants have?

  • Example: The ruling king will provide the citizens with a monthly update on new laws created in a public speech.

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​Roles & Responsibilities of Participants

Roles & responsibilities should be practical.

• For example: A king would not be able to collect taxes from the citizens, however, they may employ a group of people to perform this act.

Open Ended

How are laws made in our country?

• How will laws be created in your civilization? Be specific.

• The process must reflect your form of government selected.

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Laws

Multiple Choice

What branch of the United States government is in charge of enforcing our nations laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Who will be responsible for enforcing laws for your civilization?

• Keep in mind: The ways in which laws are enforced must be practical.

  • For example:

    • A king would not be able to enforce laws.

    • A police force/military can enforce laws.

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​Enforcing Laws

Match

Match the following laws with the consequence.

• Littering

• Driving without a license

• Fishing without a license

• Theft of $1,000 or more

Pay a fine $50-$300 & 5-30 hours of community service

$200 fine and potential for suspension or revocation of license

$250 or imprisonment not exceeding 90 days

Up to 7 years in prison & a fine of $15,000

• Pay a fine $50-$300 & 5-30 hours of community service

• $200 fine and potential for suspension or revocation of license

• $250 or imprisonment not exceeding 90 days

• Up to 7 years in prison & a fine of $15,000

Laws

Identify 3-5 laws that all people must follow within your civilization.

• Identify the specific law and corresponding & appropriate consequence for those who break the law.

• Think about a law that all people must follow.

  • For example, In the United States all people must wear a set belt when operating a motor vehicle. The consequence for those who do not follow this law is a fine in addition to payment of court costs.

Why is the chosen government style going to be the most effective for your civilization?

Give details and examples to support your response. Include a topic & concluding sentence. Make sure to check spelling, capitalization, grammar & punctuation.

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Explanation