skill building : political spectrums

Read excerpts from , From the French Revolution to the 2020 Presidential Race by Madeleine Carlisle, Sept. 14, 2019

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First – You will write a summary paper based on the readings and researching terms. After reading the Time article, you will build on the idea of left and right in terms of political jargon by researching the types of government and political parties below. For each form of government provide a definition as it relates to government, and give an example of a country that uses that form of government. Include in the brief summary of each term, how the people of each society either benefits from that form of government and/or how it oppresses that society.

• Democracy
• Socialism
• Communism
• Oligarchy
• Aristocracy
• Monarchy
• Theocracy
• Totalitarianism

Next – Review each parties official websites and give a brief overview of their platform. Include two people who would be considered leaders in that party in your overview.

Finally – You will take a survey/quiz titled, Where do you fit in the political typology. Your instructor will provide you with a link to the quiz. Your responses will not be shared with the class.

Conclusion – Which of the four political spectrums do your beliefs most align with, and are you surprised at the results? Which type of government would you prefer to live under, and why? Complete your paper with a summary of the idea of left and right.