Instructions
Aristotle defined tyranny as an illegitimate form of government by one individual that tightly controlled every part of life and government. Adolf Hitler is the most notorious tyrant. Using a totalitarian society from the past or present, discuss how the state and its leader attempt to impede citizens from exercising their rights. In your discussion, explain some components of an “ideal citizen,” consequences of voter apathy, and ways the state controls the citizen.

Writing Requirements (APA format)

Grading
This activity will be graded based on the essay rubric.

Course Outcomes (CO): 1

Due Date: By 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday

Rubric

Week 5 Assignment: Essay – Ideal Citizen in a Totalitarian Government (1)Week 5 Assignment: Essay – Ideal Citizen in a Totalitarian Government (1)CriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeActual case study of a country.20.0 ptsUses a historical or contemporary example of a totalitarian country16.0 ptsThere is a totalitarian country, but it is not real.12.0 ptsThere is a country, but it is not totalitarian.0.0 ptsThere is no country mentioned.20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeControl by a totalitarian leader20.0 ptsDescribes the three ways, violence, propaganda, and scapegoating, that leaders use to keep control in the country.16.0 ptsOnly two of the tactics of totalitarian leaders are described.12.0 ptsOnly one of the tactics of totalitarian leaders are described.0.0 ptsHow a totalitarian leaders keeps control is not addressed.20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCitizens in the country.20.0 ptsStates and describes two ways of stopping a totalitarian regime by using political socialization, civil disobedience, resist propaganda. Discusses voter apathy.16.0 ptsStates and describes one way of stopping a totalitarian regime by using political socialization, civil disobedience, resist propaganda. Discusses voter apathy.12.0 ptsStates and describes one way of stopping a totalitarian regime by using political socialization, civil disobedience, resist propaganda. Does not discuss voter apathy.0.0 ptsDoes not address the concepts.20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeScholarly resources10.0 ptsUses both the book and, at least, one outside scholarly source.8.0 ptsUses only the book or a scholarly source.6.0 ptsUses only a scholarly source and the source is not scholarly.0.0 ptsDoes not use the book or scholarly source.10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA5.0 ptsAll sources are properly cited and referenced according to APA standards.4.0 ptsSources are either properly cited or referenced, missing one of those elements.3.0 ptsThe citation and/or reference are incorrect.0.0 ptsNo APA format was used.5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting5.0 ptsPresents information using clear and concise language in an organized manner (minimal errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).4.0 ptsPresents information using understandable language but is somewhat disorganized (some errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).3.0 ptsPresents information using understandable language but is very disorganized (many errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).0.0 ptsPresents information that is not clear, logical, professional or organized to the point that the reader has difficulty understanding the message (numerous errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and/or punctuation).5.0 pts
Total Points: 80.0