1) You have been assigned to the Starship Enterprise as the Political Officer as the ship makes its first ever trip to the planet Zargon. Your mission is to report back to President Amabo on the politics of Zargon. As you plan your visit, what questions will you try to answer as you visit and observe the Zargonians so as to give you the best information for the President. (Remember, you are not answering the questions now, just preparing what you will ask.)

2) All Political Systems have basicalky the same institutions. Describe some of these instututions common to all systems and briefly describe some of the ways in which they differ.