Discovering the Need for Government

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Click the plane to begin.

As the smoke clears, you take stock of the situation… 

Your plane has just crash-landed. Just a few minutes before the crash, you and your fellow students had been flying high over the Pacific on your way to Japan to participate in an exchange program. Then something went terribly wrong. The pilot was forced to land on a small and remote island. Some students are injured and require care. As they are attended to, others set out to explore the island. A few hours are enough to see all

the island has to offer. There is a clear spring for water, and plenty of wild fruits, vegetables, and game (animals). There are trees for firewood and building shelter. The plane is in pretty good shape and your group

is able to salvage first aid kits and clothing from the wreckage. So far, so good. “We can survive here,” you think to yourselves.

  There is bad news too. The pilot informs you that he was off course; he is unsure of your location. Worse,

because the crash happened so quickly, he did not have time to issue a distress signal. The radio was destroyed in the crash. The news sinks in; you may all be here for a very long time.

First – you must come up with a name for your nation…

Scenario

Name your nation here.

How will decisions be

made?

How will services be provided?

How will resources be

divided?

All three questions must be answered to successfully complete your task!

Your Task: Survival

Food, medicine, and shelter are all in limited supply.

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Types of Government

Some of the people in your group are uncertain how to begin this new life. One person suggests choosing a member of the group as a leader. This person will make the decisions and tell everyone what they need to

do. Some of the others disagree. They argue that everyone already knows what needs to be done to survive. Since people know what to do, they don’t need direction from a leader. Another person suggests choosing a leader each day to be fair to everyone. They worry about having one powerful leader, but think

that most people will need some guidance in the weeks and months to come.

Autocracy Oligarchy Democracy

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Click on each type of government to learn what each entails.

Autocracy

Definition: Rule by one person.

Examples: Dictatorship

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Oligarchy

Definition: Rule by a few persons.

Example: Monarchy

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Democracy

Definition: Rule by a many people.

Example: The United States

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What type of government will your nation have?

Answer

How will the leader/leaders be chosen?

Answer

Provide Public Services There is much work to be done in order to keep everyone healthy and alive.

Explore each of the following public service buttons.

Law Enforcement SanitationMedical

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Law Enforcement

Definition: System where members of society act in an organized manner to promote adherence to the established law.

Example: Police

Order Maintenance Scenario

There has just been a first fight with two citizens on the island. One is seriously injured. How will you maintain order on the island?

Answer

Law Enforcement Scenario

A robbery has just occurred on the island. There are several suspects in this crime. What would the consequences be for this crime?

Answer

Medical

Definition: The science and art of healing.

Example: First Aid

InjuryScenario

One of the citizens of the island is injured; he may have broken his leg. How will you address the medical needs of your island?

Answer

Infectious DiseaseScenario

An infectious disease has just broken out on the island. How will you address the medical needs of your island?

Answer

Why is having the medical profession as a public service on the island important?

Answer

Sanitation

Definition: Hygienic means of promoting health through prevention of human contact with hazards of waste.

Examples: Waste management and water treatment

Waste Management

Scenario

You realize that trash has been accumulating around the island. How will you manage the accumulation of garbage?Answer

Water Treatment Scenario

The drinking water has been contaminated on your island. How will you ensure that your island has clean water?

Answer

Provide Economic SystemSome of the people have begun to trade fruit and food for things they need like rope or help build a shelter. This is causing confusion because people are not sure of the worth of their possessions and time. Some members of the group believe that you need some sort of money or currency to trade with. You must decide what to do

about this problem.

First Click here to learn about

types of economies

Traditional Command Market

Next, click each of the following economic system buttons to learn more.

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Traditional

Definition: Economy based on custom and tradition.

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Command

Definition: Production, investment, prices, and incomes are determined centrally by a government.

Click here to learn more about command economic systems.

Market

Definition: Economy relies chiefly on market forces to allocate goods and resources to determine prices.

Click here to learn more about market economic systems.

What type of economy will your island have?

Answer

How will resources be valued?

Answer

Results for sfsd• Your Answers• Government Question 1: • Governement Question 2: • Economy Question 1: • Economy Question 2: • Injury Question: • Disease Question: • Medical Question: • LawEnforcement Question 1: • LawEnforcement Question 2: • WasteScenario Question: • WaterTreatment Question: • Press the Print Results button to print your answers.

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Results for sfsd• Your Answers• Government Question 1: • Governement Question 2: • Economy Question 1: • Economy Question 2: • Injury Question: • Disease Question: • Medical Question: • LawEnforcement Question 1: • LawEnforcement Question 2: • WasteScenario Question: • WaterTreatment Question: • Press the Print Results button to print your answers.

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Results for sfsd• Your Answers• Government Question 1: • Governement Question 2: • Economy Question 1: • Economy Question 2: • Injury Question: • Disease Question: • Medical Question: • LawEnforcement Question 1: • LawEnforcement Question 2: • WasteScenario Question: • WaterTreatment Question: • Press the Print Results button to print your answers.

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Results for Bob• Your Answers• Government Question 1: Democracy• Governement Question 2: Elections• Economy Question 1: market• Economy Question 2: we will create our own money system based on the value of

food• Injury Question: Find the person with the most medical knowledge • Disease Question: Contain and treat infected people• Medical Question: for the health and safety of the people• LawEnforcement Question 1: Police to enforce laws made by government• LawEnforcement Question 2: prison labor camp• WasteScenario Question: have a sanitation crew who sorts waste from reusable

objects and burns or burries refuge• WaterTreatment Question: Have a group in charge of boiling water for consumption• Press the Print Results button to print your answers.

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