Winston Churchill famously quipped “Democracy is the worst f…

Winston Churchill famously quipped “Democracy is the worst form of government except for all the other kinds.”  What do you think he meant by that?  How do democracies perform compared to monarchies, totalitarian forms of government, or even a total lack of government (anarchies).   A good essay will include the following components. These are not the answers to the essay questions but rather guidelines to assist you in organizing the content to get full credit. Understanding and Comparison of Government Systems (5 points): Do you explain the meaning behind the Churchill quote, and do you effectively compare and contrast how a democracy differs from other forms of government in terms of power distribution? Use of Key Concepts (3 points): Do you correctly use and apply key concepts from the chapter notes, such as politics, power, and the rule of law? Clarity and Conciseness (2 points): Is your essay well-organized and easy to follow? Does it stay within the specified word count? (Gen Ed Outcomes AI1, AI2, AI3, AI4, AI5, SS1, SS2, SS3)

You’re chilling in ancient Greece, minding your own business…

You’re chilling in ancient Greece, minding your own business, when the skies suddenly go dark and thunder rattles the ground. A local farmer swears he definitely saw a dude hurl a lightning bolt at his barn for lying about paying his sheep tax. Everyone nods, like “yeah, that tracks.” Then the farmer remembers he swore an oath on this god’s name… and broke it. Oof… now his barn is kindling and his family’s praying for mercy. Who just roasted his sheep farm?