Government in Japan - Government Institution Infographic
Government in Japan - Government Institution Infographic
Topic/Theme
Government in Japan
Project/Artifact
Government Institution Infographic
Essential Questions
What is the country’s form of government?
If it is a democracy, are there platform-based political parties in the parliament?
Does the government have control throughout the country?
Are citizens happy with the services that the government provides?
What are the rights and responsibilities of citizens in the country and how does it correlate with the form of government?
Project Description
Visit a history or contemporary government institution (i.e. a castle, parliament, judiciary, municipal building, etc.) to learn about this part of Japan’s government. Produce an infographic displaying the key information you learned about the government from your visit.
Project Instructions
Make a list of no less than five pieces of information about Nijo Castle, Japan’s historic government, and/or its modern government. This could include roles, structure, and functions.
Identify no less than three websites to use to research this information.
Look online at no less than three examples of infographics.
Choose an infographic from step 5 to use as a template or independently develop the format of an infographic.
Create the infographic using the app of your preference to display the information you learned about Japan’s government in an infographic.
Submit for feedback.
Incorporate the feedback.
Publish the infographic to your portfolio on the website.
Outcomes
D2.Civ.1.6-8. Distinguish the powers and responsibilities of citizens, political parties, interest groups, and the media in a variety of governmental and nongovernmental contexts.
D2.Civ.2.6-8. Explain specific roles played by citizens (such as voters, jurors, taxpayers, members of the armed forces, petitioners, protesters, and office-holders).
D2.Civ.3.6-8. Examine the origins, purposes, and impact of constitutions, laws, treaties, and international agreements.
D2.Civ.4.6-8 Explain the powers and limits of the three branches of government, public officials, and bureaucracies at different levels in the United States and in other countries.
Outcomes courtesy of: https://www.socialstudies.org/standards/c3
Resources
Wikipedia: government
Wikipedia: political structure
Wikipedia: elections
Wikipedia: political parties
Washington Post: political party platforms
Rubrics
Mini Unit 1: Japanese Government