Chapter 2 – Forms of Government and Freedom Around
The World
Part I – Who wants some candy?
Think about how we can fairly distribute the candy?
Part 2- Freedom Around The World
Remember, all societies at some point develop some type of
government. Governments are important with regard to how they
make decisions and distribute resources. Beginning with the
governments in Athens and Rome, government has determined
how to distribute resources, how much influence and participation
its citizens would have, and what obligations they have to the
citizens under their control.
Go to this website:
http://www.freedomhouse.org/report-types/freedomworld#.VBuwwOtMKN0
Section 1
Take a look at the map describing Freedom in the World in 2014.
What is your general impression of the map?
Compare the 2014 Freedom in the World Map with the map that appears in
CH. 2 / Section 3 of your book title “Forms of Government Around the World2007” (pg. 26-27)
What is the most common form of government of the countries identified as
‘“not free” from the 2007 map?
Section 2
Directions:
1. Scroll down the page to the “Comparative and Historical Data.”
2. Open up the excel spreadsheet that is titled “Country Status By Region1973-2014.”
3. Identify the tabs that list each region of the world at the bottom of the
spreadsheet.
Address the following based on the data.
For each of the following regions determine if the region is becoming
“more free” or “less free” or has remained “unchanged.” From 2007 to
2014.
a. Asia-Pacific
b. Middle East/North Africa
c. Central-Eastern Europe
d. Sub-Saharan Africa
Section 3
Directions: Return to this website.
http://www.freedomhouse.org/report-types/freedomworld#.VBuwwOtMKN0
For a region that you have identified as “less free” choose ONE
country that falls into the category of “less free.”
Click on the country itself.
a. What is their rating on “civil liberties?” (or “freedoms”)
b. What is their rating on “political rights?”
c. Read through the country profile and provide a summary
explanation as to why they are receiving a “worst” rating.
Choose TWO categories under political rights (includes
electoral process, political participation, and function of
government) and provide a short summary.
Choose TWO categories under civil liberties (includes
freedom of expression and belief, individual rights, rule of
law) and provide a short summary.