Political

Manifesto Project Final Presentation

I. Preamble (Introduction)
a. Provide an engaging opening and a preview of the main points of your speech/
presentation

II. Beliefs (Historical Thinking & Knowledge)

a. What do you believe is the purpose of government?
i. What is government? What is it supposed to do?
ii. What are you beliefs w/ regards to the following ideas: state of nature, natural
rights, social contract, and the right of rebellion

iii. How does your political philosophy compare with other political philosophers of the
past (Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Jefferson)?

1. Point
2. Example
3. Explain
4. Explore
III. Analysis (Engaged Citizen)
a. Provide an overview of the actions of a speciLic government (local, state, federal,
international)

i. What is the government doing and why?

ii. What are the arguments both for/against the governments actions?
b. Provide a persuasive argument and explanation either in support or opposition to the
governments action(s) based on your political manifesto.
IV. Conclusion

a. Restate your overall claim (political manifesto) and your position regarding the actions of
the government