The electoral campaigns of U.S. Senate and House of Representatives candidates.
Compare and Contrast the electoral campaigns of U.S. Senate and House of Representatives candidates. Are the nominations different?
political science
The American Federal Government
Which branch of the American Federal Government is most powerful, the Legislative, Executive, or Judicial branch? Please explain why. Finally, what does its supremacy mean for you as an American citizen* (or American resident, or American guest)?
Government intrusion
“In which areas do you think people’s rights and liberties are at risk of government intrusion? Why? Which solutions would you propose? Explain.”
Rewriting one of the amendments to the Constitution.
You have been asked to rewrite one of the amendments to the Constitution. Which amendment would you choose and why? What changes would you make in rewriting this amendment? How would this affect the day-to-day lives of U.S. citizens and residents today?
The judiciary designed to limit the role of politics
The Founding Fathers wanted the courts to be protected from politics. In what ways was the judiciary designed to limit the role of politics? Are the courts completely immune from politics in their work? Why or why not? What role does politics play in Supreme Court confirmation proceedings? Should there …
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The House of Representatives
The number of people represented by each member of the U.S. House of Representatives has more than tripled since the size of the House was permanently set at 435 members in the early 20th Century. How does the size of the House of Representatives compare to similar legislative bodies in other democracies? Should the number …
The Michigan Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
The Michigan Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) declares that it is the state’s policy to give all persons full information about the actions of the government and that “the people shall be informed so that they may participate in the democratic process”, subject to FOIA’s privacy exemption. The privacy exemption: the privacy exemption consists of …
NATO
Discussing the role and impact of NATO on world politics
Why You Should Exercise Your Right to Remain Silent When Questioned by the Police
Using the video below and your text, explain why you should not talk to the police when you are being questioned as a suspect in a crime and what specifically gives you this right. Why is it important? You need to discuss this right, why it is important, and why silence within this scope is …
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