Global Connections by Serena Mclaughlin

Ireland

sm1000562_2 — 2024-11-21 02:28:52 UTC

This article is about the voting process in Ireland. This relates to lesson plan 3, the voting process. This article tells you about the voting system Ireland has and how it works. This connects to my lesson plan because you can compare and contrast between the voting system Ireland has and the voting system the United States has.

Israel

ct1046903_1 — 2024-11-21 02:48:11 UTC

This article relates to lesson 1, The three branches of government, by showing how the judicial branch is chosen through nominations from the executive branch (the president), and the legislative branch checks the nominations.

Australia

2024-12-03 15:10:16 UTC

Media outlets are responsible for organizing debates in Australia, with the leaders of the two major political (Labor and Liberal) parties taking part. The number of debates with the two frontrunners in the election campaign differs, with three debates held in the 1993, 2013, 2016, 2019 and 2022 elections and only one debate in the 1990, 1998, 2001, 2007, and 2010 federal elections

Italy

ae971910 — 2024-12-04 00:55:15 UTC

This article is about the political parties of Italy. This relates to lesson plan number 4. Throughout this article, they talk about the political instability in Italy. It explains that despite recent changes, like new elections or coalitions, Italy’s political system remains fragile. The country faces challenges like a divided electorate, regional differences, and weak party systems. The article highlights that while Italy has a strong economy and is central to Europe, its frequent leadership changes and lack of stable governance can prevent progress. The author suggests that Italy needs more political reform to overcome these ongoing issues. I believe this relates to my lesson plan because it explains Italy's political parties and why they aren't working the best. This is due to differing opinions, which I mention throughout my lesson plan.

Brazil

ha1002767 — 2024-12-04 19:03:11 UTC

This article can be intertwined with lesson #5 in our unit plan. It discusses some of the accusations and misinformation being spread in Brazil. This article exemplifies how far candidates are willing to go in order to secure the Presidential win.

Sweden

shannonemily46 — 2024-12-04 19:26:47 UTC

This article relates to lesson 8 which is mock elections. In this article it discusses the importance and impact mock elections have had on European countries school systems including Sweden. Sweden has been using mock elections in their primary schools since the 1960s and still use this role play to this day. It has been shown to improve civic competence and political knowledge among citizens which is the overall goal of using this in primary schools.

South Korea

2024-12-05 00:58:25 UTC

This current even is from South Korea. This article explains that the president is not able to make or reverse laws alone, just like the US president. The president in South Korea needs the cabinet support.

https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/03/asia/south-korea-martial-law-intl/index.html