The Importance Of A Good Political Leader - 1358 Words

Activity 1 - Building Background In my opinion I think that a good political leader should be honest with the people he works with and the people he represents. Another characteristic that a good political leader should have is empathy, he must understand the problems and feeling of the people who he is representing. He should have a vision of what he wants to do during his term as a political leader and have an organized plan of how to accomplish their vision . 2. On the other hand a poor political leader would show selfishness by thinking of himself and his political career before the people he is representing. He would show poor judgment skills by the people he trusts and would not be able to communicate effectively†¦show more content†¦People who are for a dictatorship can have a better life after or have faster success by accepting the situation . The people that are against a dictatorship life can get harder and they could even rebel against their government. These people feel like they have no control of their life and may feel insecure, frustrated, and repressed. 6. A society can maintain a balance of power by having laws protecting people s individual rights and the limits of government. Protecting people s rights makes the people in the country feel secure because they have a say in what happens to the country and themselves. A society also maintains a balance of power by voting to limit the power the government Activity 2- Key Definitions Cynical- Believing that people are motivated by self interest, distrustful of human sincerity or integrity. Cryptic- Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure. ignominious- Deserving or causing public disgrace or shame. cowered- crouch down in fear contemptuous- Showing contempt,scornful Oration- A formal speech,especially one given on a ceremonial occasion. Taciturn- Reserved or uncommunicative in speech,saying little. Activity 3 - Reading Guide (Chapters 1-3) Old major gathers all the animals in the barn because the night before he had mysterious dream that he wanted to communicate it with all the animals. 2. When the pigs first explain the principles of animalism some of