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Assignment 2: Case Study (Complete by Sunday, Nov. 13)

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This assignment is due in Module 3.

This assignment aligns with Learning Outcomes 2, 3 and 5.

Directions

Review module 1 readings & resources

Who Governs? Elitism, Pluralism, and Tradeoffs

(https://cnx.org/contents/[email protected]:qK5_HAh0@4/Who-Governs-Elitism-

Pluralism-) by OpenStax is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0

(https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)

Engagement in a Democracy

(https://cnx.org/contents/[email protected]:p6XzOSUt/Engagement-in-a-Democracy)

by OpenStax is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0

(https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)

Next, take note of the list of countries below:

China (https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ch.html)

Iran (https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ir.html)

Russia (https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/rs.html)

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Venezuela (https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-

factbook/geos/ve.html)

Further, I would like to also point you in the direction of The CIA World FactBook

(https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/docs/profileguide.html) for

additional information on these countries and others. Remember, any information pulled

from this report should be properly cited in APA 6th edition style and formatting.

The structure and function of the countries above reflect the definition of an oligarchy;

that is, the rule of the elite, be it few or through one individual. This elite system of

rulership can take place independently (authoritarian, dictatorship) or coexist with other

forms of government such as democracy — including hybrid forms of democracy —

theocracy, or, even communism. In terms of democracy, rhetoric in recent years

suggests that the U.S. (https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-

factbook/geos/us.html) is not wholly democratic; that it is, in fact, an oligarchy. The ever-

increasing role of money in campaigning champions this idea, especially in light of the

Supreme Court’s ruling in Citizens United v. Federal Elections 2010

(https://www.oyez.org/cases/2008/08-205) Committee. With this in mind, complete the

following:

Identify the government structure of the United States; that is, its organization. For

example, the three branches of government and where these branches derive their

power.

Identify the government structure of one of the countries above; that it, its

organization. For example, its branches of government and where these branches,

if any, derive their power.

Next, evaluate citizen engagement in American politics; that is, voter participation

and/or citizen efforts at lobbying the government. Are their factors that advance or

restrain citizen engagement?

Then, evaluate citizen engagement in one of the countries above; that is, voter

participation and/or citizen efforts at lobbying the government. Are their factors

that advance or restrain citizen engagement?

Finally, evaluate American politics in comparison to the country of your choice.

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Case Study Rubric

Criteria Ratings Pts

Finally, evaluate American politics in comparison to the country of your choice.

Does America reflect an elite theory of government (oligarchy) or does it reflect a

pluralist theory (democracy) of government?

Your paper should be five pages in length, excluding title and reference pages. Four

scholarly sources should be used, including two from the FSCJ online library.

Submission

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Grading

This assignment is worth 200 points toward your final grade and will be graded using

the Case Study Rubric. Please use it as a guide toward successful completion of this

assignment.

(1)

Organization 40 to >35.0 pts

Exemplary

The paper is

logically

organized with a

well-written

introduction,

thesis statement

35 to >27.0 pts

Meets

Expectations

Answers are

often correct and

demonstrate

good

comprehension.

27 to >22.0 pts

Developing

Answers are

occasionally

correct and

demonstrate an

incomplete

comprehension of

22 to >0 pts

Beginning

Answers do not

reflect

accurate

comprehension

of the topic(s).

Opinions are

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40 pts

50 pts

and conclusion. Opinions are

adequately

justified. The

paper is logically

organized with a

well-written

introduction,

thesis statement

and conclusion.

One of these

requires

improvement.

the topic.

Opinions are

sometimes

justified. The

paper is logically

organized with a

well-written

introduction,

thesis statement

and conclusion.

One or more of

the introduction,

thesis statement,

and/or conclusion

require

improvement.

unjustified. The

paper is

loosely

organized with

an

introduction,

thesis

statement, and

conclusion.

The

introduction,

thesis

statement,

and/or

conclusion

require much

improvement.

Detail 50 to >44.0 pts

Exemplary

Comprehensively

compares the

political systems

of the U.S. and

selected country

by discussing the

similarities and

differences

between the

political

institututions

found in each

country. The

discussion is

supported with

scholarly sources.

44 to >35.0 pts

Meets

Expectations

Comprehensively

compares the

political systems

of the U.S. and

selected country

by discussing the

similarities and

differences

between the

political

institutions found

in each country.

The discussion is

supported with

scholarly sources

but is slightly

underdeveloped.

35 to >27.0 pts

Developing

Partially

compares the

political systems

of the U.S. and

selected country

by minimally

discussing the

similarities and

differences

between the

political

institutions

found in each

country. The

discussion is

somewhat

supported with

scholarly sources

but is

underdeveloped.

27 to >0 pts

Beginning

Attempts to

compare the

political

systems of the

U.S. and

selected country

by discussing

the similarities

and differences

between the

political

institutions

found in each

country.

However, the

discussion is

not supported

with scholarly

sources but is

significantly

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50 pts

30 pts

30 pts

underdeveloped.

Critical

Thinking 50 to >44.0 pts

Exemplary

Employs

persuasive and

applicable

information from

credible sources

to develop an

ample analysis or

synthesis of the

topic. Viewpoints

of experts are

highly

scrutinized.

44 to >35.0 pts

Meets

Expectations

Employs

persuasive and

applicable

information from

credible sources

to develop an

ample of the

topic. Viewpoints

of experts are

highly

scrutinized.

35 to >27.0 pts

Developing

Answers include

occasional

supporting

evidence from the

text when

necessary.

Identifies

applicable

information from

credible sources,

but may neglect

the application of

such information

toward the analysis

of the topic.

27 to >0 pts

Beginning

Presents

information

from external

sources, but

such

information

may lack

credibility

and/or

relevance.

Neglects to

apply such

information

towards the

analysis of the

topic.

Clarity 30 to >26.0 pts

Exemplary

Ideas are very

easy to

understand. They

are clear and

concise.

26 to >21.0 pts

Meets

Expectations

Ideas are always

easy to

understand.

21 to >18.0 pts

Developing

Ideas are

sometimes

understandable,

but need to be

more to the point.

18 to >0 pts

Beginning

Ideas are

difficult to

understand.

Quality of

Work 30 to >26.0 pts

Exemplary

Quality is

exceptional with

no spelling,

grammar, or

mechanical

errors.

Information is

26 to >21.0 pts

Meets

Expectations

Quality is good

with minor

spelling,

grammar, or

mechanical

errors that do

21 to >18.0 pts

Developing

Quality is

acceptable with

minor spelling,

grammar, or

mechanical errors

that usually do

not interfere with

18 to >0 pts

Beginning

Work contains

many spelling,

grammar, and

mechanical

errors that

interfere with

comprehension.

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Total Points: 200

well organized

and understood.

not interfere

with

comprehension.

comprehension.

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