Governments Around the WorldObjective: 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 1st & 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.

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

___________________.

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

_________________________.

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

“____________.”

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!

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.

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.