What is the European Union (EU)? Explain some of the special rights afforded to EU citizens.
Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: The European Union is a supranational organization that only offers membership to certain European nations. When nations apply for membership and are accepted, several rights are afforded to them. For example, a citizen of any member country enjoys the freedom to travel to other EU nations. EU citizens are also allowed to work in any other EU nation, meaning that citizens can move freely from country to country for the purposes of acquiring work. Lastly, all EU nations use a common currency: the Euro. The EU currently has 27 member nations, a fully functioning government, a flag, and an anthem.
Using complete sentences, define government and discuss its four responsibilities. Identify the three systems of government and give one example of a form of government that is currently being used in the world today.
Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: The word “government” can be used to describe the system of rule used by nations. There are different styles of government, but most governments have the same responsibilities. These responsibilities include maintaining order by establishing and enforcing laws and rules, providing public services, protecting citizens, and managing the affairs of a large group of people. The three different government systems include unitary, federal, and confederate. Democracies, theocracies, monarchies, oligarchies, dictatorships, and communism are all examples of government forms currently used in modern society.
All of the following are examples of the United Nations’ special agencies except __________.
Using four or more complete sentences, contrast monarchies with dictatorships.
Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: Traditional monarchies and dictatorships have many similarities. For example, their rulers are not elected by the people, though how they gain power differs. Traditional monarchs often follow a hereditary line, while dictators often take power by force and attempt to hold power by limiting the rights of the people they rule. In both types of government, the ruler is the unquestioned leader of the country and holds unlimited power. Constitutional monarchies are different from dictatorships because they have a constitution that limits the monarch’s powers. That constitution outlines the structure and the power of the government and prevents the monarch from denying citizens their rights.
Which of the following options shows the two systems of government adopted by the United States in chronological order?
Using four or more complete sentences, describe the creation, goals, and special agencies of the United Nations.
Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: The United Nations (UN) is a supranational organization whose membership includes most of the world’s nations. The United Nations was created in 1945, shortly after World War II, with the outlined goals of defending human rights and maintaining peace. In order to accomplish these goals, the United Nations has formed several agencies that have particular responsibilities. For example, the World Food Programme (WFP) specializes in providing food to impoverished or famine-stricken parts of the world. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) focuses on improving the health and well-being of the world’s children. Finally, the World Health Organization (WHO) works to treat curable diseases and promote healthy living worldwide.
Using four or more complete sentences, differentiate between federal and confederate systems of government.
Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: A federal system of government is a system wherein self-governing nations are united by a strong central government. Although the amount of power that local governments have varies, the goal is to have an equal distribution of powers across local and central governments. A modern example of the federal system of government is the United States. In contrast, a confederate style of government involves strong local governments and a weak central government. The confederate style of government is built around the idea that local governments can best serve the needs of the people. A modern example is Sweden.
In the fictional country of Alvernia, there is one central government and ten smaller local state governments. If the country of Alvernia operates using a confederate system of government, what is the best way to describe the distribution of government power?
Read the paragraph below and answer the question that follows. The fictitious nation of Fiona has no need for state governments. The queen holds absolute power in the land. On a trip into the country, the queen noticed that many of her people were going without food. She decreed that city shelters must provide a warm meal daily for anyone who needs it. What type of government system does Fiona operate under?
Using three or more complete sentences, describe a unitary government system.
Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: A unitary system of government is a single-unit system in which the central government has supreme power. A unitary government allows for decisions to start at the national level and then flow into local communities with the end goal being an equal distribution of power. France and South Africa are modern examples of unitary governments.
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