Choose one of the following types of government: direct democracy, monarchy, communist, dictatorship, oligarchy, or theocracy. Conduct research to learn more about this type of government, including where it gets its authority, how it operates, and where it is (or has been) in place. Use the Venn diagram to compare your chosen government type to the U. S. government. Then, consider the purpose of government from the point of view of a leader in the type of government you have chosen. Write a short essay explaining, in your own words, why government is necessary from this point of view.

After 20 minutes of waiting outside the baggage claim area for your friend to pick you up, you decide to go inside the airport terminal and phone her. standing a short distance from you is a kind-looking older woman. "would you mind watching my luggage so i can go make a quick phone call? " you ask politely. "i'd be happy to watch it for you," she replies, "my ride is not coming for another half-hour." when you return less than five minutes later, the old lady and your luggage (including your laptop) are gone. this example illustrates one of the problems associated with: ethnocentrism. the "feel good, do good" effect. the rule of reciprocity. an implicit personality theory.