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Directions
Your professor is teaching a class on Politics. Write a post responding to the professor’s question. In your response, you should:
- express and support your personal opinion
make a contribution to the discussion in your own words - An effective response will contain at least 100 words. You have ten minutes to write.
Class Discussion
Professor:
“Welcome to today’s class on global politics. We often hear that to solve worldwide problems like climate change, countries should unite under a single global government. Assuming that the challenges are too complex for individual nations alone, can a global government truly be the only effective solution to these issues? Or are there alternative ways to achieve real progress?”
I believe a global government could create unified policies that make addressing climate change faster and more organized. Without different country rules, it would be easier to enforce environmental laws, share technology, and fund green projects worldwide.
I see your point, Alice, but I think a global government may be unrealistic. Different countries have unique cultures and priorities. Instead, stronger international cooperation with respect for national sovereignty could work better to solve climate problems without losing local control.
Sample Answers & Evaluation
🏆 Perfect Score – The Sniper Approach (30/30)
While Mohamed suggests that respecting national sovereignty is essential, he overlooks the fundamental limitation that decentralized efforts inherently suffer from inconsistent enforcement and fragmented policies. A global government offers a paradigm shift by facilitating uniform regulatory frameworks critical for tackling climate change—a complex issue transcending borders. For example, the Kyoto Protocol’s voluntary nature led to mixed commitment levels, limiting its efficacy. However, a centralized authority with enforcement power, similar to the institutional design of the European Union’s climate policies, shows higher compliance and measurable emission reductions. This statistical probability of success highlights that only through a global government can nations collectively optimize resource allocation and accountability, thereby ensuring comprehensive action rather than isolated efforts. Therefore, despite concerns about cultural differences, the autonomy of local governments can be maintained under a global framework that balances global coordination with regional adaptation.
Teacher’s Feedback
Score: 30/30
Logic: This student critically identified a weakness in Mohamed’s argument about national sovereignty by emphasizing the problem of inconsistent enforcement. They deeply explained why a global government could be more effective using a real-world case, the European Union’s climate policies, which gives the argument strong evidence and authority.
Golden Vocabulary: paradigm shift, statistical probability, autonomy
🏆 High Score – The Standard Approach (25/30)
I support the idea of a global government because it can help all countries work together on climate change. If every country makes its own rules, some might not follow them well. For example, if a group of countries agree on one plan, they can share ideas and money to do more green projects. This helps reduce pollution faster. However, it is also important to respect each country’s culture and needs. So, a global government should work with local governments and listen to their ideas. This way, many countries can cooperate without losing their own traditions or control.
Teacher’s Feedback
Score: 25/30
Logic: This essay gives a clear opinion and a good reason supporting a global government using a general example of countries working together on green projects. However, it lacks the detailed critical thinking and specific real-world example that the 30-point essay has.
Golden Vocabulary: cooperate, traditions