1. Government Scenarios

2. Government Scenario #1
Scenario 1: Since its 1988 constitution, Brazil has divided its country into twenty-six states and a central government district. All these political units have a local government that has its own laws and taxes. Brazilians vote for representatives at each level. The central government shares power with the states.
How is power distributed in Brazil (Unitary, Confederation, or Federal)?
What type of citizen participation is used in Brazil (Autocracy, Oligarchy, or Democracy)?

3. Government Scenario #2
Scenario 2: For only three years beginning in 1836, the countries of Bolivia, North Peru, and South Peru attempted a government system in which the three countries created a loose union that shared power as well as ruled themselves.
What type of power distribution system did Bolivia and Peru attempt to create, beginning in 1836 (Unitary, Confederation, or Federal)?

4. Government Scenario #3
Scenario 3: Costa Rica is a peaceful, democratic republic where power is only given by the central government, based in San Jose, the capital city. The seven provinces have leaders, but the laws and taxes of the central government have full control over the regional division.
How is power distributed in Costa Rica (Unitary, Confederation, or Federal)?
What type of citizen participation is used in Costa Rica (Autocracy, Oligarchy, or Democracy)?

5. Government Scenario #4
Scenario 4: Since its 1917 constitution, Mexico has had a central government based in its capital, Mexico City, and thirty-one states that also have their own state governments and share power with the central government. Citizens vote for their representatives on three government levels: the central, state, and municipal governments.
How is power distributed in Mexico?
What type of citizen participation is used in Mexico?

6. Government Scenario #5
Scenario 5: Fidel Castro took power as dictator over Cuba and made it communist in 1959 after leading the Cuban Revolution. Under this government system, only one political party was in control and only one person, Castro, made all decisions for the citizens. The laws he established from Havana, the capital, were to be followed by the entire country.
How is power distributed in Cuba?
What type of citizen participation is used in Cuba?

7. Government Scenario #6 How is power distributed in Saudi Arabia?
Read the excerpt from Saudi Arabia’s Constitution
Article 1: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a sovereign Arab Islamic State. Its religion is Islam. Its constitution is Almighty God's Book, The Holy Qur'an, and the Sunna (Traditions) of the Prophet (PBUH). Arabic is the language of the Kingdom. The City of Riyadh is the capital.
How is power distributed in Saudi Arabia?
What type of governments are being described?

8. Government Scenario #7 How is power distributed in Whoville?
Scenario 7: In Whoville, the government is divided between a national government and local governments. Some laws are made by the national government while the states (local governments) can make some laws based on what the citizens want. People elect leaders every 5 years.
How is power distributed in Whoville?
What type of citizen participation is used in Whoville?

9. Government Scenario #8 How is power distributed in North Korea?
Scenario 8: In North Korea the government is ruled by a member of the country’s military and he has complete control. The ruler oversees all aspects of the country’s government and does not allow the citizens, even his advisors, to participate.
How is power distributed in North Korea?
What type of citizen participation is used in North Korea?

10. Government Scenario #9 How is power distributed in Tropicana?
Scenario 9: In the Pacific Ocean there is a group of independent island nations known as Tropicana. These islands decided to join their governments together for the purpose of attracting tourist trade to the area. Citizens of all island nations have a voice in their government.
How is power distributed in Tropicana?
What type of citizen participation is used in Tropicana?

11. What type of government is Madagascar?
Government Scenario #10
Scenario 10: Last year, King Julien inherited the throne in the country of Magascar. King Julien will have sole control of the government and the lemurs of Madagascar will not be able to participate in their government.
What type of government is Madagascar?

12. Government Scenario #11 How is power distributed in Technoland?
Scenario 11: In Technoland, a small group of technology wizards are in control of the government. They have complete power in running schools and businesses, as well as the government. You can join the “Techie” party but only true technology wizards can run for office.
How is power distributed in Technoland?
What type of citizen participation is used in Technoland?

13. Government Scenario #12 What type of government is Israel?
Scenario 12: The country of Israel has a government where there is one national government with a Prime Minister who rules. According to their laws, the citizens of Israel elect representatives to the national government and the majority party of the legislature chooses a member to be the leader.
What type of government is Israel?

14. Government Scenario #1 Questions
How is power distributed in Brazil (Unitary, Confederation, or Federal)?
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What type of citizen participation is used in Brazil (Autocracy, Oligarchy, or Democracy)?
Federal
Democracy

15. Government Scenario #2 Questions
What type of power distribution system did Bolivia and Peru attempt to create, beginning in 1836 (Unitary, Confederation, or Federal)?
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Confederation

16. Government Scenario #3 Questions
How is power distributed in Costa Rica (Unitary, Confederation, or Federal)?
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What type of citizen participation is used in Costa Rica (Autocracy, Oligarchy, or Democracy)?
Unitary
Democracy

17. Government Scenario #4 Questions
How is power distributed in Mexico (Unitary, Confederation, or Federal)?
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What type of citizen participation is used in Mexico (Autocracy, Oligarchy, or Democracy)?
Federal
Democracy

18. Government Scenario #5 Questions
How is power distributed in Cuba (Unitary, Confederation, or Federal)?
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What type of citizen participation is used in Cuba (Autocracy, Oligarchy, or Democracy)?
Unitary
Autocracy

19. Government Scenario #6 Questions
How is power distributed in Saudi Arabia (Unitary, Confederation, or Federal)?
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What type of governments are being described?
Unitary
Theocracy & Monarchy

20. Government Scenario #7 Questions
How is power distributed in Whoville (Unitary, Confederation, or Federal)?
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What type of citizen participation is used in Whoville (Autocracy, Oligarchy, or Democracy)?
Federal
Democracy

21. Government Scenario #8 Questions
How is power distributed in North Korea (Unitary, Confederation, or Federal)?
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What type of citizen participation is used in North Korea (Autocracy, Oligarchy, or Democracy)?
Unitary
Autocracy

22. Government Scenario #8 Questions
How is power distributed in Tropicana (Unitary, Confederation, or Federal)?
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What type of citizen participation is used in Tropicana (Autocracy, Oligarchy, or Democracy)?
Confederation
Democracy

23. Government Scenario #10 Questions
What type of government is Madagascar?
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Monarchy

24. Government Scenario #11 Questions
How is power distributed in Technoland (Unitary, Confederation, or Federal)?
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What type of citizen participation is used in Technoland (Autocracy, Oligarchy, or Democracy)?
Unitary
Oligarchy

25. Government Scenario #12 Questions
What type of government is Israel?
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Parliamentary Democracy