Investigation #1

Use the clues below to discover the type of government being practiced. What do these clues tell you about this type of government?

Record your answers on your activity sheet. (You will need to make 3 copies of this worksheet - one for each investigtation).

What are these objects?

Hint: They are the front and back of a special emblem. What do these items tell us about this country’s government? For some hints, click on the object.

What does this building represent?

Hint: If an argument cannot be settled elsewhere, it may be settled here. What does this building tell us about this country’s government? For some hints, click on the photo.

What does this represent?

Hint: Your decision counts. What does this object tell us about this country’s government? For some hints, click on the picture.

What is happening in this photograph?

Hint: Today is a very happy day! What does this photograph tell us about this country’s government? For some hints, click on the photo.


What does this document represent?

Hint: History was made. What does this document tell us about this country’s government? For some hints, click on the document.


Conclude your investigation on the type of governmental system being practiced. Record your answers on page 3 of your Activity Sheet. When you have finished, check your conclusions by visiting this page.