68+ ‘Government’ Writing Prompts
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Fairy Tale Government
Create a fairy tale world ruled by a government that has political structures and issues mirroring our world.
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Exploring the Fourth Estate
Discuss why journalism is often referred to as the Fourth Estate and its implications on a society.
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Orwellian Surveillance Today
Would our digital society be a paradise or a nightmare under George Orwell’s 1984 ‘Big Brother’ law?
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The Exchange of Power
Write about a peaceful transition of power you’ve observed and what it symbolizes in the democratic process.
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Local Leaders
Choose a local leader and write about what makes their leadership qualities unique and effective.
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Collapse of Order
Write about the initial and rapid disintegration of societal structures during the zombie apocalypse.
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Rings of Revolution
Write about a secret society plotting a massive revolution against an oppressive regime.
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Actions Against Inequality
Discuss the local responses to combat growing worldwide social inequality.
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Cybernetic Dystopia
Write a fictional account about living in a dystopian society dominated by advanced technology and corporate power.
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The Hidden Truth
Develop a narrative in a dystopian society where the government controls the information, and a group of rebels is trying…
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Remnants of a Ruthless Regime
Write a character who used to be a part of a terrifying dystopian government and still bears scars, both physical…
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Imagination Land
Imagine you could create your own country. Write about what it might look like and what kind of things make…
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First Cyborg President
Craft a narrative around the first cyborg to be elected as a world leader, how do they come into power…
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Eclipse of Emotion
Conjure a world where emotions are considered dangerous and suppressed by a strict regime.
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Succeeding in a Superpowered Bureaucracy
Consider a superhero whose abilities might not traditionally be seen as “heroic” but are highly valuable in a bureaucratic structure.
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The Superhero Lobbyist
Write about a retired superhero who now uses their influence to lobby for legislation protecting superheroes’ rights.
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Superhero Legislation
Describe the implementation of a new regulation that requires superheroes to reveal their true identities.
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Masked Vigilante or Government Servant
Imagine a superhero who has to decide between maintaining their secret identity and applying for official government recognition.
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Superheroes Under Scrutiny
Describe a world where Superheroes must work for the government and follow bureaucratic processes.
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The Hero Paradox
Explore a society that becomes too reliant on their superhero, falling into complacency and jeopardizing their self-government.
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The Unseen War
Construct a story around a spy who realizes that the very government they’re spying for is the enemy they were…
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Rogue Operation
Explore the journey of a spy who decides to work for an enemy nation after becoming disillusioned with their own…
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Paranormal Upshot
Concoct a thriller revolving around a supposed alien sighting, which turns out to be a government experiment gone awry.
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The Climate Change Conundrum
Investigate the causes and effects of climate change, and propose some solutions to mitigate it.
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The New Republic’s Growing Pains
Write about the political challenges faced by the New Republic after the fall of the Empire.
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Legislation of Superpowers
Imagine a world where superheroes are being regulated by government policies.
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Leaked Agenda
A controversial document is leaked detailing government plans to use widespread surveillance on its citizens.
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Nuclear Countdown
A disgruntled government scientist has planted a nuclear device in an unknown location. The President convenes an elite team to…
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Micronation Madness
Write a report on a newly established micronation in your local area that has declared their independence.
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Pandemic Chaos
Write a story surrounding a deadly infectious disease released unknowingly into a highly populated city.
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Disrupted Utopia
Imagine a seemingly perfect society, run by an equally flawless government, only to later reveal the corruption and malfeasance beneath…
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Behind the Lies
Create a fictional world and a political incident, then write two versions of the incident; one as reported by a…
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Midnight Baker Spy
A pastry chef discovers their secret ingredient is a key element in a government conspiracy.
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Crumbling Infrastructure
Weave a tale about the inhabitants of a neighborhood after their local government has abandoned basic public services.
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Resolution Revolution
Write a story where New Year’s resolutions are mandated by the government, and your protagonist resolves to defy the system.
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UFO on the Christmas Eve
Invent a story where Santa and his reindeer are mistaken for an alien invasion on Christmas Eve.
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Historical Novel Study
Choose a historical novel you’ve read and describe the factors that contributed to the event or era it depicted.
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Political Intrigue
Write a story set within the walls of a government organization, centered around the political maneuverings and secret plots of…
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The Missing Scientist
A renowned yet eccentric scientist disappears without a trace. Your character, a curious journalist, decides to find out why.
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Global Warming Catastrophe
Imagine a world where global warming has caused sea levels to rise drastically.
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Environmental Fall
Picture a world devastated by environmental catastrophe, turning it into a dystopian nightmare.
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Zero Hour
Write a narrative recounting the first 24 hours of a global zombie outbreak from the viewpoint of a central authority…
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Cyber Espionage
Construct a scenario where a top-secret government agency is embroiled in global cyber espionage.
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Creating a Utopia
Imagine that you are chosen to design a utopia. Provide details about the government, culture, lifestyle and day-to-day life.
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The Rise of a Reimagined Civilization
Draft an encyclopedia entry about a civilization that doesn’t exist, outlining key aspects like location, customs, and progress.
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The Great Zombie Evacuation
Describe a coordinated civilian evacuation plan led by not the government, but a small group of survivors.
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Utopian Construction
Write about a perfect society – a utopia of your own creation. Describe how it functions and every aspect that…
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Shifting Allegiances
Write about a character who was once part of an established intergalactic government, but is now part of an underworld…
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Underground Rescue
Your protagonist is a secret government operative going undercover to infiltrate a clandestine human trafficking ring and rescue its victims.
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Project Mind-Bend
Your character is a scientist in a top-secret government project developing mind-control technology.
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Undercover Espionage
Your character is a secret government agent dispatched on an undercover mission to a hostile country.
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The Pokemon Federation
Envision a world where Pokemon form a functioning government and society, independent of human control.
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World in Pages
Write a brief introduction about a fictional world that you would want to set your book in.
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Code: Z.E.R.O.
Write about a secretive government agency activated only during the zombie apocalypse.
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Cloak and Dagger
Write a story revolving around an encrypted message and a government-proven codebreaker.
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Resistance Against the Regime
Envision a character opposing a tyrannical government in a dystopian society.
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Mysterious Disappearance
Craft a thriller revolving around the sudden disappearance of an acclaimed scientist.
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The Birth of Civilization
Write a story about a day in the life of an individual living in one of the first Mesopotamian cities.
