Chapter 1: The Political Landscape AP Government Unit One: Constitutional Underpinnings What is democracy? What ideologies and events have influenced the creation of the United States Constitution? 1 Types of Government Objectives: SWBAT: identify the role of government in society; describe the types of government. HW: Read intro (pg. 2-5), and summary (pg. 27-28), Type or write all vocab words Bring covered textbook tomorrow Deserted Island Scenario Imagine that all the students at Wootton were transported to a place with enough natural resources for you to live well, but where no one had lived before. When you arrive, you have no means of communicating with people in other parts of the world. With this situation in mind, answer the questions with your group.