Homework
Research and do a 7 to 9 pages research paper on one of the following topics:
Address one of the following topics in your paper:
Topic I: Pick a larger European country and provide a summary of its political system. Is the general situation in your country of choice stable? Do its institutions appear to be functioning in the manner that Gallagher, Laver and Mair would suggest? Why or why not (be specific)?
Topic II: The democracies of Eastern Europe have displayed an uneven record in terms of how the promises of democracy and capitalism have been fulfilled since the fall of Communism 20+ years ago. Pick an Eastern European country and provide an analysis of how things are going and why.
Topic III: A century ago, Europe was full of autocratic governments, worrisome and potentially dangerous ideologies, militaries set on hair trigger, and poorly functioning governments. Much has changed since then, but troubling trends remain. Are you optimistic about the future of democracy in Europe? Why or why not? Be specific and use insights from the text and from outside research
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.