World War III has broken out.

The known countries of the world have blown each other to

smithereens and nothing is the same as it was before. Force into life in a post-apocalyptic era, the
few survivors across the globe must pick up the pieces. You have been chosen to help lead the
rebuilding of civilization in your area of the world.
Your goal:
1) Describe your area of the world and the effects that World War III has had on it.
2) Describe the laws that are to be implemented in your new society.
3) How will these new laws benefit your new society?
Things to keep in mind:
Leadership and Government
Religion
Economics
Law Enforcement and Punishment
Education
Healthcare
Rights of the People
International Affairs
Defense

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Definitions of Government Types

Anarchy - a condition of lawlessness or political disorder brought about by the absence of governmental
authority.
Communism - a system of government in which the state plans and controls the economy and a single often authoritarian - party holds power; state controls are imposed with the elimination of private
ownership of property or capital while claiming to make progress toward a higher social order in which all
goods are equally shared by the people (i.e., a classless society).
Confederacy (Confederation) - a union by compact or treaty between states, provinces, or territories, that
creates a central government with limited powers; the constituent entities retain supreme authority over all
matters except those delegated to the central government.
Constitutional - a government by or operating under an authoritative document (constitution) that sets
forth the system of fundamental laws and principles that determines the nature, functions, and limits of
that government.
Constitutional Democracy - a form of government in which the sovereign power of the people is spelled
out in a governing constitution.
Constitutional Monarchy - a system of government in which a monarch is guided by a constitution
whereby his/her rights, duties, and responsibilities are spelled out in written law or by custom.
Democracy - a form of government in which the supreme power is retained by the people, but which is
usually exercised indirectly through a system of representation and delegated authority periodically
renewed.
Democratic Republic - a state in which the supreme power rests in the body of citizens entitled to vote for
officers and representatives responsible to them.
Dictatorship - a form of government in which a ruler or small clique wield absolute power (not restricted
by a constitution or laws). Also, a system in which the citizens do not possess the right to choose their own
leaders.
Ecclesiastical - a government administrated by a church.
Federal (Federative) - a form of government in which sovereign power is formally divided - usually by
means of a constitution - between a central authority and a number of constituent regions (states, colonies,
or provinces) so that each region retains some management of its internal affairs; differs from a
confederacy in that the central government exerts influence directly upon both individuals as well as upon
the regional units.
Federal Republic - a state in which the powers of the central government are restricted and in which the
component parts (states, colonies, or provinces) retain a degree of self-government; ultimate sovereign
power rests with the voters who chose their governmental representatives.
Maoism - the theory and practice of Marxism-Leninism developed in China by Mao Zedong (Mao Tsetung), which states that a continuous revolution is necessary if the leaders of a communist state are to keep

in touch with the people.

Marxism - the political, economic, and social principles espoused by 19th century economist Karl Marx;
he viewed the struggle of workers as a progression of historical forces that would proceed from a class
struggle of the proletariat (workers) exploited by capitalists (business owners), to a socialist "dictatorship
of the proletariat," to, finally, a classless society - communism.
Monarchy - a government in which the supreme power is lodged in the hands of a monarch who reigns
over a state or territory, usually for life and by hereditary right; the monarch may be either a sole absolute
ruler or a sovereign - such as a king, queen, or prince - with constitutionally limited authority.
Oligarchy - a government in which control is exercised by a small group of individuals whose authority
generally is based on wealth or power.
Parliamentary Democracy - a political system in which the legislature (parliament) selects the
government - a prime minister, premier, or chancellor along with the cabinet ministers - according to party
strength as expressed in elections; by this system, the government acquires a dual responsibility: to the
people as well as to the parliament.
Parliamentary Government (Cabinet-Parliamentary government) - a government in which members
of an executive branch (the cabinet and its leader - a prime minister, premier, or chancellor) are nominated
to their positions by a legislature or parliament, and are directly responsible to it; this type of government
can be dissolved at will by the parliament (legislature) by means of a no confidence vote or the leader of
the cabinet may dissolve the parliament if it can no longer function.
Parliamentary monarchy - a state headed by a monarch who is not actively involved in policy formation
or implementation (i.e., the exercise of sovereign powers by a monarch in a ceremonial capacity); true
governmental leadership is carried out by a cabinet and its head - a prime minister, premier, or chancellor who are drawn from a legislature (parliament).
Republic - a representative democracy in which the people's elected deputies (representatives), not the
people themselves, vote on legislation.
Socialism - a government in which the means of planning, producing, and distributing goods is controlled
by a central government that theoretically seeks a more just and equitable distribution of property and
labor; in actuality, most socialist governments have ended up being no more than dictatorships over
workers by a ruling elite.
Theocracy - a form of government in which a Deity is recognized as the supreme civil ruler, but the
Deity's laws are interpreted by ecclesiastical authorities (bishops, mullahs, etc.); a government subject to
religious authority.
Totalitarian - a government that seeks to subordinate the individual to the state by controlling not only all
political and economic matters, but also the attitudes, values, and beliefs of its population.

The 14 Defining Characteristics of Fascism

1. Powerful and Continuing Nationalism - Fascist regimes tend to make constant use of patriotic mottos,

slogans, symbols, songs, and other paraphernalia. Flags are seen everywhere, as are flag symbols on
clothing and in public displays.
2. Disdain for the Recognition of Human Rights - Because of fear of enemies and the need for security, the
people in fascist regimes are persuaded that human rights can be ignored in certain cases because of
"need." The people tend to look the other way or even approve of torture, summary
executions, assassinations, long incarcerations of prisoners, etc.
3. Identification of Enemies/Scapegoats as a Unifying Cause - The people are rallied into a unifying
patriotic frenzy over the need to eliminate a perceived common threat or foe: racial , ethnic or
religious minorities; liberals; communists; socialists, terrorists, etc.
4. Supremacy of the Military - Even when there are widespread domestic problems, the military is given a
disproportionate amount of government funding, and the domestic agenda is neglected. Soldiers and
military service are glamorized.
5. Rampant Sexism - The governments of fascist nations tend to be almost exclusively male-dominated.
Under fascist regimes, traditional gender roles are made more rigid. Divorce, abortion and
homosexuality are suppressed and the state is represented as the ultimate guardian of the family
institution.
6. Controlled Mass Media - Sometimes to media is directly controlled by the government, but in other
cases, the media is indirectly controlled by government regulation, or sympathetic media
spokespeople and executives. Censorship, especially in war time, is very common.
7. Obsession with National Security - Fear is used as a motivational tool by the government over the
masses.
8. Religion and Government are Intertwined - Governments in fascist nations tend to use the most
common religion in the nation as a tool to manipulate public opinion. Religious rhetoric and
terminology is common from government leaders, even when the major tenets of the religion are
diametrically opposed to the government's policies or actions.
9. Corporate Power is Protected - The industrial and business aristocracy of a fascist nation often are the
ones who put the government leaders into power, creating a mutually beneficial business/government
relationship and power elite.
10. Labor Power is Suppressed - Because the organizing power of labor is the only real threat to a fascist
government, labor unions are either eliminated entirely, or are severely suppressed.
11. Disdain for Intellectuals and the Arts - Fascist nations tend to promote and tolerate open hostility to
higher education, and academia. It is not uncommon for professors and other academics to be
censored or even arrested. Free expression in the arts and letters is openly attacked.
12. Obsession with Crime and Punishment - Under fascist regimes, the police are given almost limitless
power to enforce laws. The people are often willing to overlook police abuses and even forego civil
liberties in the name of patriotism. There is often a national police force with virtually unlimited
power in fascist nations.
13. Rampant Cronyism and Corruption - Fascist regimes almost always are governed by groups of friends
and associates who appoint each other to government positions and use governmental power and
authority to protect their friends from accountability. It is not uncommon in fascist regimes
for national resources and even treasures to be appropriated or even outright stolen by government
leaders.
14. Fraudulent Elections - Sometimes elections in fascist nations are a complete sham. Other times
elections are manipulated by smear campaigns against or even assassination of opposition candidates,
use of legislation to control voting numbers or political district boundaries, and manipulation of
the media. Fascist nations also typically use their judiciaries to manipulate or control elections.

Core Democratic Characteristics

 Democracy is government in which power and civic responsibility are exercised by all adult citizens,
directly, or through their freely elected representatives.
Democracy rests upon the principles of majority rule and individual rights. Democracies guard against
all-powerful central governments and decentralize government to regional and local levels, understanding
that all levels of government must be as accessible and responsive to the people as possible.
Democracies understand that one of their prime functions is to protect such basic human rights as
freedom of speech and religion; the right to equal protection under law; and the opportunity to organize
and participate fully in the political, economic, and cultural life of society.
Democracies conduct regular free and fair elections open to citizens of voting age.
Citizens in a democracy have not only rights, but also the responsibility to participate in the political
system that, in turn, protects their rights and freedoms.
Democratic societies are committed to the values of tolerance, cooperation, and compromise. In the
words of Mahatma Gandhi, "Intolerance is itself a form of violence and an obstacle to the growth of a true
democratic spirit."
Two Forms of Democracy
Democracies fall into two basic categories, direct and representative. In a direct democracy, citizens,
without the intermediary of elected or appointed officials, can participate in making public decisions. Such
a system is clearly most practical with relatively small numbers of people in a community organization,
tribal council, or the local unit of a labor union, for example where members can meet in a single room
to discuss issues and arrive at decisions by consensus or majority vote.
Some U.S. states, in addition, place "propositions" and "referenda" mandated changes of law or
possible recall of elected officials on ballots during state elections. These practices are forms of direct
democracy, expressing the will of a large population. Many practices may have elements of direct
democracy. In Switzerland, many important political decisions on issues, including public health, energy,
and employment, are subject to a vote by the country's citizens. And some might argue that the Internet is
creating new forms of direct democracy, as it empowers political groups to raise money for their causes by
appealing directly to like-minded citizens.
However, today, as in the past, the most common form of democracy, whether for a town of 50,000 or a
nation of 50 million, is representative democracy, in which citizens elect officials to make political
decisions, formulate laws, and administer programs for the public good.
Majority Rule and Minority Rights
All democracies are systems in which citizens freely make political decisions by majority rule. In the
words of American essayist E.B. White: "Democracy is the recurrent suspicion that more than half the
people are right more than half the time."
But majority rule, by itself, is not automatically democratic. No one, for example, would call a system fair
or just that permitted 51 percent of the population to oppress the remaining 49 percent in the name of the
majority. In a democratic society, majority rule must be coupled with guarantees of individual human
rights that, in turn, serve to protect the rights of minorities and dissenters whether ethnic, religious, or
simply the losers in political debate. The rights of minorities do not depend upon the good will of the
majority and cannot be eliminated by majority vote. The rights of minorities are protected because
democratic laws and institutions protect the rights of all citizens.

Minorities need to trust the government to protect their rights and safety. Once this is accomplished, such
groups can participate in, and contribute to their country's democratic institutions. The principle of
majority rule and minority rights characterizes all modern democracies, no matter how varied in history,
culture, population, and economy.
Pluralism and Democratic Society
In a democracy, government is only one thread in the social fabric of many and varied public and private
institutions, legal forums, political parties, organizations, and associations. This diversity is called
pluralism, and it assumes that the many organized groups and institutions in a democratic society do not
depend upon government for their existence, legitimacy, or authority. Most democratic societies have
thousands of private organizations, some local, some national. Many of them serve a mediating role
between individuals and society's complex social and governmental institutions, filling roles not given to
the government and offering individuals opportunities to become part of their society without being in
government.
In an authoritarian society, virtually all such organizations would be controlled, licensed, watched, or
otherwise accountable to the government. In a democracy, the powers of the government are, by law,
clearly defined and sharply limited. As a result, private organizations are largely free of government
control. In this busy private realm of democratic society, citizens can explore the possibilities of peaceful
self-fulfillment and the responsibilities of belonging to a community free of the potentially heavy hand
of the state or the demand that they adhere to views held by those with influence or power, or by the
majority.