D. Alternative Assignments

Sometimes students do not do well on notebook checks, and this can be for various reasons. Maybe you had too many other things going on at home or too many other class assignments. For whatever reason, we fell behind.

In Government, I want to ensure that you are successful in the course. Below are some alternative assignments that can help you boost your grade if you did not do well on a notebook check.

Note: If you are consistently not completing your In-Class Assignments, then we need to talk and you will be banned from completing the alternative assignments. These alternative assignments are intended for emergency purposes.

**All alternative assignments should be typed, double spaced, and have "Extra Credit" written by your name. Place these in the "Homework In" box anytime during the semester.

Based on Chapter 1

Forms of Government (40 points)

• Pick one form of government from the options below. Write a two page report that defines that government style and critiques/praises this form.

  • Monarchy

  • Theocracy

  • Dictatorship

  • Single-Party State

  • Parliamentary Democracy

  • Presidential Democracy

  • Transitional

Government Today (40 points)

• Choose a government from anywhere in the world. Describe what form of government they have and analyze whether this is successful. 2 pages

Based on Chapter 2

Economic Systems (40 points)

• Explain the roles of government in the economy of the United States. In what ways does the government interfere with our market system? 2 pages.

Based on Chapter 3

Enlightenment Thinkers (40 points)

• Select one of the Enlightenment thinkers below. Write a brief biography about this thinker and explain how their belief system influenced the United States. 2 pages.

Founding Government (20 points)

• Explain why our national government replaced the Articles of Confederation. 1 page.

Based on Chapter 4

Amendments (60 points)

• Pick one of the 27 amendments from the constitution. Summarize the amendment in your own words and explain how this amendment has impacted the United States since its implementation. (3 pages)

Based on Chapter 5

Judiciary (40 points)

Explain the role of the judiciary, its significance, and it's key members. (2 pages)

Comparing State Constitutions (30 points)

Pick one state in the United States and compare it's old state constitution to its revised constitution. What were the major elements that have evolved? Be sure to print out both constitutions and attach them to your report. (1 page)