Parliamentary versus Presidential Systems

Parliamentary versus Presidential Systems (graded)

As we turn our focus to the international realm, let’s take a moment to compare the governmental systems of the UK and the U.S.

Identify a few key differences between a parliamentary and a presidential system. How is the top leader selected differently? How do you think this difference impacts the kind of people who are chosen?

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The Role of Third Parties (graded)

Third parties in the U.S. are notorious for their lack of success.

So, can anyone explain why this is?

 

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Challenges to Western Democratic Ideas (graded)

People in democratic societies would like to think the process would/could/should work everywhere. But sometimes when democracy is exported, it’s rejected in the most emphatic and sometimes violent ways. What is it about the idea that people in non-Western societies don’t like?>

Ethnic Violence (graded)

In discussing the concept of violence this week, let’s take a moment to consider the following situation.

Imagine a country where religious factions inside a nation want to have their own separate homeland. The government refuses, claiming the territory in question, which commands the nation’s only source of clean water, is vital to security. Is violence inevitable?

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The European Union (graded)

In considering the international realm, let’s consider the concept of economic treaties. Specifically, let’s think about an organization like the European Union (EU). Why was it formed? In addition, what are some of the objectives of the nations that are joining the EU?

Global Markets (graded)

Several countries around the world are transitioning to a market economy; the most significant of these are China and Russia. What do you think the impact will be on other countries around the world as these two countries become even more significant in the global economy? What are some examples of this impact?