B. Which is best? Read each scenario and decide which type of government makes the most sense. Would a direct democracy like in Athens work best, or would a republic like in Rome make more sense?

Your neighborhood wants to choose a spot for building a new dog park. How should you and the residents of the other 30 homes decide?

Everybody votes in a direct democracy! OR Select one representative from each home to speak for their family. WHY?

Part II: Types of Government—Read Chapter 1 section 3 in the textbook and online readings to complete the following chart. Be sure to consider the advantages and disadvantages of each type of government!!

What is the definition of Absolute Monarchy?

What is the definition of Totalitarian/Dictatorship?

What is the definition of Oligarchy?

What is the definition of Parliamentary Democracy?

What is the definition of Presidential Democracy?

What is the definition of Direct Democracy?

What is an example of Absolute Monarchy?

What is an example of Totalitarian/Dictatorship?

What is an example of Oligarchy?

What is an example of Parliamentary Democracy?

What is an example of Presidential Democracy?

What is an example of Direct Democracy?

Checkpoint 1

How was Georgetown or Berry Farms gentrified?

Step 1: In the space provided, explain the concept of gentrification IN YOUR OWN WORDS. Include an example of where you can see gentrification happening in today’s DC.

Step 1 Response

Gentrification is

Step 2: Complete the graphic organizer below after reading the article. You will use it to record quotes or facts from the article that demonstrate causes of this neighborhood’s gentrification.

Name of Neighborhood: ____________________________

Cause

(Summarize in your own words)

Evidence from article

(Direct quote from text)

DCHA moving existing residents out to fix up the Farms.

DC has plans to demolish and rehab existing units in Barry Farms.

Step 3: Write a paragraph in response to the question, “How was ____________ gentrified?”. Make sure to include a thesis statement, 2-3 pieces of evidence from the article, and explanation of evidence within your response.

Step 3 Response

Step 1: Your Personal Definition of Revitalization

Revitalization is when . . .

Step 2: Look at the slide show. Choose two different areas of revitalization.  Take notes that answer the questions

Characteristic of Revitalization:

What was changed in the neighborhood that made it better?

Who was in charge of this project, the local government or private companies?

Who benefits from the change?

What is the effect on the community of this project?

Characteristic of Revitalization:

What was changed in the neighborhood that made it better?

Who was in charge of this project, the local government or private companies?

Who benefits from the change?

What is the effect on the community of this project?