WORKSHEET #1

Introduction: Understanding How a Society Functions

Directions

Pretend you are elected the new ruler of a new land. No previous government has existed. How would you rule over this new land? Be sure to explain your reasons and justify your responses. Following are a list of questions to help guide you. Explain your answers thoughtfully and in complete sentences.

1. What would be the primary (most important) goals of your society?
2. How would you implement (put into practice) these goals?
3. What is the most effective way to make a child an ethical and moral being? In other words, what motivates one child to be good and another child to be bad?
4. What is the function of the ruler in your society? Would the ruler make all the laws or designate roles to a legislative body? Who would enforce your goals?

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