Assignment:
Countries of the world have different types of governments and policy challenges. Based on your general understanding of the different types of governments around the world, choose an European Union member country and address the questions about the nature of its government and policies below. Use your knowledge from the course, and go beyond it. Make sure to list all your references.
Instruction:
• Cite the readings and lecture slides in your paper
• The paper should be between 8 to 10 pages.
• The paper should include 5 to 10 references: journal articles, credible websites, books etc.
• Discuss the main characteristics of the political system of your country.
a. Presidential system/Parliamentary system etc.? How is the leader elected?
b. What is the qualification to be president or prime minister?
c. How long can the leader stay in power?
d. How are laws made in the country?
e. Discuss the political ideologies of the main political parties
• Discuss five strengths and five weaknesses of the political system of your selected country
• Describe the effects of EU membership on your country (5 positives and 5 Negatives each)
• Discuss five similarities and five differences between the political culture of your selected country and that of the U.S
• Discuss five domestic challenges and five foreign policy challenges facing the country.