How much influence does public opinion/vote have on each institution?

Choose two democratic foreign nations with differing governmental institutions and answer the following questions in a case study: 1.How is each nation’s legislature, executive, and high court/judicial system structured (presidential vs. parliamentary executive, bicameral vs. unicameral legislature, adversarial vs. inquisitorial judicial system, etc.)? How does each institution function?2.How is power divided within or between each institution? What kinds of powers does each institution have within the nation’s governmental structure?3.How are the members of each institution elected and/or appointed? How much influence does public opinion/vote have on each institution?Formatting Requirements:1.Include a title page in current Turabian format.2.Font should be double-spaced, Times New Roman, size 12. All margins should be 1”3.Use current Turabian Author-Date style for all citations (i.e. parenthetical citation only—no footnotes). Paper must include a properly formatted bibliography in current Turabian Author-Date style. 4.Paper should be between 750-1000 words (3-4 pages), not including the title page and bibliography.5.Page numbers should be included in the upper right-hand corner.6.In addition to referencing the textbook and Scripture, paper must include 2-3 secondary sources to justify the student’s argument and/or conclusions.7.Refer to Institutions Case Study Rubric for other formatting requirements. INSTITUTIONS CASE STUDY RUBRICCriteriaLevels of AchievementContent (70%)Advanced 90-100%Proficient 70-89%Developing 1-69%Not presentTotalMastery of Subject29 to 32 points:Paper thoroughly compares and contrasts two democratic nations on each of the following:1. How each nation’s legislature, executive, and judicial system are structured and how each institution functions.2. How power is divided between or within each institution and the types of powers possessed by each institution. 3. How the members of each institution are elected/appointed, and the extent of influence public opinion has upon the institutions.Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive. Lessons from applicable modules/weeks are fully incorporated.22.5 to 28.5 points:Paper sufficiently compares and contrasts two democratic nations on each of the following:1. How each nation’s legislature, executive, and judicial system are structured and how each institution functions.2. How power is divided between or within each institution and the types of powers possessed by each institution. 3. How the members of each institution are elected/appointed, and the extent of influence public opinion has upon the institutions. Content reflects a smaller breadth of knowledge, is accurate and somewhat persuasive. Lessons from applicable modules/weeks are adequately incorporated.OR only 2 of the three elements are discussed.1 to 22 points:Paper provides an inadequate comparison of two democratic nations on each of the following: 1. How each nation’s legislature, executive, and judicial system are structured and how each institution functions.2. How power is divided between or within each institution and the types of powers possessed by each institution. 3. How the members of each institution are elected/appointed, and the extent of influence public opinion has upon the institutions.Content reflects a limited breadth of knowledge, is not accurate, or is not persuasive. Lessons from applicable modules/weeks are somewhat incorporated.OR only 1 of the three elements are discussed.0 points:Student does not significantly address the three questions or does not sufficiently compare/contrast the two democratic nations.Content is limited, inaccurate, and unpersuasive.Lessons from applicable modules/weeks are not incorporated.Research Method and Analysis29 to 32 points:Key terms are defined. Major points are stated clearly in body of paper and are supported by professional literature and logic. Student employs objective, reasoned analysis based on sufficient support, rather than mere opinion. Scriptures are interpreted contextually and utilized appropriately to support student’s argument.22.5 to 28.5 points:Some key terms are defined.Some major points are stated clearly in body of paper, and student adequately uses professional literature and logic. Student uses objective, reasoned analysis for most points, but could provide greater support and/or avoid opinion in some areas. Scriptures are interpreted contextually, but could be integrated more carefully into the argument.1 to 22 points:Key terms are not defined. Major points are hard to find in body of paper, and student does not adequately use professional literature or logic. Student relies mostly on opinion to support points. Scriptures are not interpreted contextually and/or are not carefully integrated into the argument.0 points:Key terms are not defined.Student does not use professional literature, scripture, or logic to support their argument.Introduction and Thesis9 to 10 points:The introductory paragraph provides sufficient background on the topic, previews major points, and contains a strong thesis statement.7 to 8.5 points:The introductory paragraph contains some background information, a thesis statement, and a brief overview of major points.1 to 8 points:The background information, thesis statement, and overview of the paper within the introductory paragraph need improvement.0 points:An Introduction and/or a thesis statement is not present.Conclusion9 to 10 points:The conclusion is strong and clearly summarizes the research presented in the body of the paper.7 to 8.5 points:The conclusion summarizes the research presented in the body of the paper.1 to 8 points:The conclusion does not adequately summarize the research presented in the body of the paper.0 points:A conclusion is not present.Structure (30%)Advanced90-100%Proficient70-89%Developing1-69%Not presentTotalMechanics8 to 9 points:No grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors are present. Voice and person are used correctly and consistently. Writing is precise. Word choice is appropriate. Sentences are well-constructed, with consistently strong and varied structure.6.5 to 7.5 points:Few (3-5) grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors are present. Voice and person are used correctly. Writing style is sufficient. Word choice and sentence structure is adequate.1 to 6 points:Several (6-10) grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors are present. Voice and person are used inconsistently. Writing style is understandable but could be improved. Word choice and sentence structure is generally good.0 points:Over 10 grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors are present.Voice and person are used inconsistently.Sentence structure, word choice, and/or style is confusing.Organization8 to 9 points:Ideas flow in a logical sequence. Structure of the paper is clear and easy to follow. Paragraph transitions/topic sentences are present and concise, relate to thesis, flow from previous paragraph, and concisely highlight content of paragraph.6.5 to 7.5 points:Ideas flow in a somewhat logical sequence. Structure of the paper is clear but needs some fine-tuning to make it easy to follow. Paragraph transitions/topic sentences are present and adequate.1 to 6 points:Some ideas flow in a logical sequence. The structure of the paper needs re-arranged to allow for greater clarity.