Exploring Government & Politics

1. What system of government does your country employ? What are it's basic tenants?
   
   
2. What do you believe are the most critical differences in the political systems in your country and those in the U.S. ?
   
   
3. What do you feel are the most positive aspects of each system?
   
   
4. SUGGESTED ACTIVITY: Round-table discussion: If you could begin a new country and had the power to set up the perfect government, what basic components would you include as its basic philosophy?
   
   
5. SUGGESTED ACTIVITY: Recite or sing your national anthem, translate it (if necessary), and explain its meaning and origin.