Humanities Homework Help

Topic: Choose one of the following topics:

1- Democratization: Choose either Cuba, Myanmar, or Vietnam. Is there likely to be a transition to democracy in that country within the next 20 years? Why or why not?

2- Autocratization: Choose either Botswana, France, or the United States. Is there likely to be a transition to autocracy in that country within the next 20 years? Why or why not?

Professor instructions:

– Length: Double-spaced, 12-point font, standard margins. At least 2 pages long (not counting reference list).

– Sources: Your paper should refer to at least one assigned course reading, plus two or three articles from mainstream newspapers or magazines published after December 1, 2020 (New York Times, Financial Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, The Economist, Newsweek, and any others that you find that are real journalism). There is no need to research more extensive background material from other journals, books, government documents, etc. Use any standard citation format you wish, as long as you apply it consistently.

This assignment asks you to apply concepts from the course to a particular, real-world situation in a country in which there are challenges to the state-society relationship. To answer the question, you need to focus on the general logic of governance and consent, and then apply that logic to this particular case.

Grades will be based on:

– Writing. The paper must have a clear thesis, stated early. The rest of the paper should contain facts and logic that support the thesis.

– Analysis of the sources of consent, and what legitimacy means.

– Application of these ideas to the country you choose.

There is, of course, no one right answer to any of these questions; you will be graded on the thoughtfulness of your analysis.

Note that:

-Assigned reading from chapter 1 to chapter 8 from the attached textbook.

-Include the legitimacy through your writing.