Prompt
Using this information and additional research from credible
scholarly sources, you need to critically compare and contrast how two
different countries have developed their:
Systems of governance,
Electoral systems,
Political party systems, and
Balance of power between the executive and legislative
branches.
In developing this 1,500 word assignment, refer to
information from the Political Science 103 course, but also conduct your own
extensive research of scholarly sources.
For this essay, you must fully evaluate the causes and
effects of why each country developed the above components how they did.
Additionally, you must explain how changes in systems of governance impact
practical policy-making decisions, such as healthcare, fiscal policy, foreign
relations, government spending, and other relevant areas of public policy. Your
essay must include a cohesive, defensible, and compelling thesis that draws out
a meaningful comparison of these two different countries.
Evaluation of two country’s systems of governance, electoral
systems, and the balance of power between the executive and legislative branch
is highly effective. There is a very strong understanding of how these
theoretical differences impact practical policy-making.
Analysis is of exceptional quality and all key conclusions
are fully justified. Synthesis of own knowledge and scholarly sources enhances
the quality of the assignment.
The structure enhances understanding and is very easy to
follow. A clear and compelling thesis enhance the quality of the assignment.
The assignment has 6 or more sources and numerous scholarly
sources that enhance the quality of the assignment. The assignment fully
conforms to APA formatting and the sources used enhance the quality of the
assignment.
Very few or no instances of incorrect spelling, punctuation,
capitalization, and usage of standard English grammar. Syntax is highly clear
and word choice enhances the submission
