Social Studies – Grade 6 Close this window
CC graphicPrint   What's this?

The Merits of Direct and Representative Democracies

  • Assess the merits of direct and representative democracies.
  • Write a persuasive letter recommending either a direct, representative or blended system.

Suggested Activities Outcomes References (selected) Related Resources

References

Title: Direct democracy
Host: Wikipedia
Description: This website contains information on direct democracy, including examples and arguments for and against direct democracy.
Navigation Tips: Scroll down to read the information and click on links in the text and the menu on the right side to access related information.
URL: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct_democracy

 

Title: Representative democracy
Host: Wikipedia
Description: This website contains information on the characteristics of representative democracy.
Navigation Tips: Scroll down to read the information and click on links in the text and the menu on the right side to access related information.
URL: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Representative_democracy

 

Title: Dear Librarian: Writing a Persuasive Letter
Host: Read Write Think: International Reading Association and the National Council of Teachers of English
Description: This website contains a lesson plan, resources and templates for writing a persuasive letter.
Navigation Tips: Scroll down to read the text and to access links to templates and other resources.
URL: http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=875
Last updated: July 1, 2014 | (Revision History)
Copyright | Feedback
Back to top