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Introduction to Civics and Political Engagement Midterm Exam Due: Tuesday, March 2, 2021 by 11 pm Instructions: • • • • • • • • • Read the chapter(s). Answer each question in paragraph format. Use paragraphs (introduction, paragraph(s) and a conclusion). Do not use 2-5 sentences as your responses. Do not use bullet points. Use and open a MS Word document (Google Docs – activate the “share” button). Use APA format; in-text citations, cite sources and include a reference page. Proofread for grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization (will be graded). You may use chapter(s), textbook or other sources to assist and support your responses (cite your sources, etc.). Be ready to present and share your responses with the class. Submit the assignment before the due date. Late submissions will result in a 10% penalty. Respond to the following. Use paragraph(s) for each question. 1. Describe the model of democracy you prefer and differentiate it from the others. Why did you choose the one you did? Explain, in detail. 2. What are the characteristics of authoritarian states? Explain, in detail. 3. Would you prefer a constitutional democracy over an authoritarian state? Explain, in detail. 4. Explain what sets totalitarian apart from other nondemocratic forms of rule? Explain, in detail. 5. Explain the basic operating principles of the parliamentary system? Explain, in detail. 6. Compare and contrast the strengths and weaknesses of parliamentary versus presidential rule. Explain, in detail. 7. From the constitutional democracy, authoritarian, totalitarian, and parliamentary models of government, which model would be beneficial to you? Explain, in detail. Choose one of the questions below and write a well structured, six to seven paragraph essay, free of grammatical errors. Please, type the essay and submit in the drop box. The final exam is timed and essays must be in the droop box by the end of the exam. 1. In each of the short stories/novels we’ve discussed during the semester, the characters face a point of no return. Discuss two works of literature we have read in class, where there is such an event, which ultimately changes the course of the characters’ lives. 2. Very often in literature, the setting plays a major role in the stories and it is an important component of the authors storyline. Discuss two stories/ novels we’ve read in class, where the setting plays a major role for the development of the characters. 3. Select two of the characters from the stories we’ve read in class and comparecontrast the major differences or similarities of these two people, concentrating on the symbolism and their life- choices , and how these choices affect them by the end of the story. 4. Choose two sonnets or poems we’ve read in class and analyze the structure and symbolism of each poem. Describe what literary devices are used in the poems which help to convey the author’s message.
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CIVIC AND POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT EXAM
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Models of democracy
Characteristics of an authoritarian state

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Constitutional democracy vs authoritarian state

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Totalitarian vs non-democratic forms of ruling

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Operation principles of a parliamentary system

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Strengths and weaknesses a parliamentary system
Most beneficial government model

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Midterm Exam
Political scientists commonly employ democracy models to depict a range of possibilities
or demonstration a specific theory. Most nations became laboratories for examining democracy
in the late 1900. As a result, they offered a wide variety of specimens to research and sparked an
academic interest. An example of an aspect involved introducing new bodies of models and
theories of democracy. One way of thinking about democracy is focusing on citizens'
participation and their varying roles in different models. Recent considerations regarding the
democratic crises look into various Western democracies' characteristics (Porta, 2011).
Participatory democracy is the preferred model and is easily practicable. In this model,
democracy thrives when citizens participate in political life and other various aspects of political
action. People create democratically sound attitudes and connect through their actions. In this
regard, democracy cannot be sustained or founded from the top. On the contrary, it has to ...


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