The role of political parties within the United States
Political parties began in the United States with the initial founding of the country. Discuss the role of political parties within the United States and politics.
political science
Social movements effective in maintaining democracy
Are social movements effective in maintaining democracy ?
Social movements effective in maintaining democracy
Are social movements effective in maintaining democracy ?
The Exclusionary Rule
The concept of the Fruit of the Poisonous Tree Doctrine stems directly from the Exclusionary Rule. It is a method of explaining the concept of the Exclusionary Rule. It compares the Exclusionary Rule to a Tree that is poisonous and all of the fruit from that tree is also poison. The tree represents actions by …
The U.S. electoral system.
You applied for an internship with your local senator and there are many other people competing for the position. To select the best person for the job, the senator wants to determine what each intern applicant knows about the U.S. electoral system. Create a 7- to 10-slide presentation to illustrate your …
Social groups/classes can attempt to influence or shape politics
In class, we have discussed three mechanisms through which social groups/classes can attempt to influence or shape politics: interest groups, elections, and social movements. How well do each of these three mechanisms work? What are their limitations and possible problems? Do they work equally well or not well for all groups or classes?
The grievances raised in the Declaration of Independence
How does the Constitution address the grievances raised in the Declaration of Independence? (talk about three grievances and how they connect back to the Constitution)
The grievances raised in the Declaration of Independence
How does the Constitution address the grievances raised in the Declaration of Independence? (talk about three grievances and how they connect back to the Constitution)
Madison’s separation of powers
Madison’s separation of powers has worked too well in recent decades, some would say. It seems that Congresses and our Presidents are increasingly unable to find compromises to pass legislation needed by the Republic. What do you think? Is our government in permanent gridlock? If so, is that a good or …
Supreme Court’s decision in Plessy Ferguson
What was the Supreme Court’s decision in Plessy Ferguson? How did it interpret the Fourteenth Amendment? How did it impact the lives of blacks? Summarize John Marshall Harlan’s dissent.
