1. Governments Around the World Objective: The learner will discover the similarities and differences between current governments of various countries around the world. Materials Needed: Social Studies text book this packet to be completed as instructed colored pencils scissors glue Optional Materials: poster board construction paper markers Presentation Options: poster board flip book PowerPoint presentation Check with Mrs. Sekula if you have any other presentation ideas. Grading Rubric: This is a 360 point project. All point values are described below. 12 countries +2pts each blank of information +5pts each flag +5pts each label/color world map Title: +10pts (with 1 st & last names, and class period) Sprinkles: +10pts Possible Point Deductions: -1-20pts for errors in spelling, capitalization, or punctuation -1-10pts no color -1-10pts neatness -10pts per day after due date DUE DATE: WED. 11/02 Project Tutorial Dates: Wednesday 10/26 8:05am Thursday 10/27 8:05am Monday 10/31 8:05am **Tutorial dates are for specific questions about your project. I will not do the project for you. I will clarify any questions you have and point you in the proper direction. **This is also a time for students to use the computers in my classroom – but only if they do not have one at home, please. ATTENTION STUDENTS: I will NOT be able to give you an additional packet if yours gets lost or misplaced. If you need another packet you will need to go onto my FBISD webpage and print one for yourself.

2. BRAZIL p. 244 Brazil became a __________________ government in 19___. In their government, the power is shared by a __________________, an elected __________________ and a _______________ system. FRANCE p. 391 France’s government is a _________________ ___________________. Power is split between the ____________________ and ____________________. The president is elected to a _______ year term. Parliament has 2 parts – the ________________ and the ___________________ ____________________. UNITED KINGDOM p. 380 Government in the UK is a ___________________ ____________________. Power to govern belongs to _______________________. It is their job to make ___________. British Parliament has 2 parts: the ______________ of ______________, and the ______________ of ________________. The House of __________________ is the most powerful. The leader of their government has the title of _____________ _______________. INDIA p. 617-618 India is the world’s largest ___________________. Their official head of state is the __________________. The ________________ ______________________ actually runs the government. Their constitution went into effect in 19____. Their constitution assured that all Indians have the same basic rights – free _________________ and ___________________.

3. CANADA p. 125 Canada’s government is a __________________ ___________________. They have a _____________________ to explain the powers and laws. The people owe allegiance to a ________________ or _________________. The 2 branches of government are _________________________ and _________________________. Executive duties are within the ___________________________. The head of state is the ____________________ monarch. He/she represents the ___________________ ___________________ of Canada. Their legislature is called _______________________. The 2 parts of Canada’s legislature are the ______________ of _______________ and the _________________. The ________________ ___________________ runs the executive branch of Canada’s government. CHINA p. 709 China has a ____________________ government. The highest authority in China’s government is the ________________ _________________ ____________________. The political party that holds the most power in China is called the _________________ _______________________ Party. POLAND p. 401 Poland’s government is a ___________________ ____________________. Power is balanced between the ____________________, the _______________ __________________, and _________________________.

4. AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND p. 736 Australia and New Zealand belong to the ____________________ of _______________. This is a group of __________________ that were once ___________________ colonies. Some of these countries have _______________________. Others have _____________________. Some are ruled by other _____________________. Great Britain’s monarch is their head of __________________, but has no real power. JAPAN p. 725 Japan’s has a ______________________ _____________________ with a _____________________ government. The ____________ _______________ helped them set up this government. The highest law-making body in Japan is called the _____________. Today, Japan’s emperor is only a _______________________ head of state. MEXICO p. 183 Mexico is both a ___________________ and a ____________________. In Mexico you may vote in an election if you are _______ years and older. Their 3 branches of government are ___________________, ____________________, and _____________________. RUSSIA p. 364 Russia’s government is a __________________. The __________________ is elected by the _______________. Russia calls its legislature “____________.”

5. CUBA p. 217-218 Fidel _________________ took control of Cuba during the Cold War. He wanted Cuba to have a _________________________ government. The _________________ ___________________ in Europe was eager to help Cuba. They supplied Cuba with ____________________. Under communism, the government plans and controls the country’s _______________________. The government owns all farms, ________________________ and _________________________. They also own all newspapers and _______________ and ______________________ stations. Cuba’s leader took over _______________ ________________ plantations that were owned by ________ companies. He also took over all US banks, ____________ _____________________, and other island businesses in Cuba. Castro ____________________________ land so that no family or individual owned more than a certain amount. The _____________ supported Castro’s policies. The _________________ opposed them. Castro _________________________ people that speak out about him. Castro has never been officially _______________________, but he still remains the head of state!

6. WORLD MAP: Color only the 12 countries found in this project. Each country should be a different color – or at least located FAR from another country of the same color. Colored pencils ONLY. Failure to follow these directions will cause you to lose valuable points.

7. FLAGS: Draw and color the flags for the 12 countries found in this project. You have been given 15 flag outlines. You only need 12. (The extra are in case you mess up.) Color the flags accurately. Use colored pencils only. Failure to follow these directions will cause you to lose valuable points.