step 2 : run the country
Running a country is a big deal. "Your citizens will expect big things, such as a justice system, a government and an economy, and smaller things, such as roads, schools and hospitals. These are the nescessities that will help them lead healthy and prosperous lives. And if your citizens are healthy and prosperous, your country will be too!" - Valerie Wyatt from How to Build Your Own Country
A. Set Up Your Government
Let's explore what types of government can run a nation?
+ Oligarchy
+ Monarchy
+ Democracy
+ Republic
+ What type of government will run your nation? Why?
A. Set Up Your Government
Let's explore what types of government can run a nation?
+ Oligarchy
+ Monarchy
+ Democracy
+ Republic
+ What type of government will run your nation? Why?
B. Write a Constitution
+ Read about the history of the U.S. Constitution. This one too!
+ Elect a national Secretary in your group. He/she will write out a Constitution the group decides is right for YOUR country. Your Constitution should include:
1. What the citizens value
2. A statement about citizens' rights
3. The (short) process on how to change the Constitution in the future
C. Create Laws
What is a law?
Some laws are downright ridiculous! Can you spot the FALSE laws?
+ Agree on 5 laws for your country - 2 can be silly!
D. Trade and Money
+ Why do you need to trade? What about modern trade?
Why do we use money?
Read The Adventures of Penny. Click through the story until the end. Stop, and do not read The Adventures of Dollar Bill.
+ Create money for YOUR country! Have the national artist in your group draw a paper bill and a coin.