Now that you’ve decided what kind of government you want for the country of Borka,

you need a set of rules and regulations for the government of Borka. You need a
constitution! In your small group, come up with a constitution for Borka. Make sure to
address each of the following items. If you want to use the US constitution or other
constitutions from around the world, please do so! You can use a similar article format to
the US constitution.
Write the introduction (preamble) to your constitution. The introduction should explain
the ideals that your society is based on and tell what kind of government you have
chosen.

1. Citizenship
How is citizenship determined in your nation? Can citizenship be revoked?

2.Who is allowed to vote

What is the criteria for the right to vote? What is the age for voting? Is voting mandatory
or voluntary?

3.How are the leaders chosen

Are the leaders chosen through voting? Are there hereditary positions? What are the
elected positions? Is there an age restriction on who can be a leader?

4.What basic rights do people have

What rights are guaranteed by the government?(freedom of speech, freedom of press,
right to private property, etc.)
5.How is the judicial system organized
Is there a jury system? Is there a judge who decides cases? Are there different levels of
courts? What happens to the rights of those convicted of crimes, do they lose their
citizenship?

6.How is the government funded

Will the government have the right to make taxes? Will the government control
businesses?

7.What property rights do people have

Can people own homes, businesses, land, etc.?

8.What provisions are there for changing the constitution?

Can the constitution be amended? If you want to change things do you have to scrap
the whole thing and start over? Who decides on changes?