Assignment The Four Pillars of U.S. Government The federal government of the United States was constructed using the directions provided in the U.S. Constitution. Our Founding Fathers had the wisdom and foresight to create a very flexible and intelligently structured government framework that has endured. The entire American political system is based on four constitutionally […]
What features of the document and its political thought are reflected in the U.S. Constitution? What is the contemporary relevance or significance of the document?
Declaration of Independence Read the Declaration of Independence fully. Write 1 ½ to 2 pages. Questions What are the primary elements or components of the document? What were the main purposes for the writing and distribution of the document, and what evidence of those purposes can be found in the document itself? What features of […]
Discuss its contribution/relationship to race and gender stratification–including the name(s) of specific racial and ethnic, sex and gender group(s) the policy targets (directly or indirectly).
POLICY Choose one of the policies from the Virginia Codes, Art Munin Policies list, or either one of the 13th, 14th, or 15th Amendments of the U.S. Constitution. You may choose one not on the list but it should exist between the 15th and 19th Centuries, and you must provide a link to the policy. […]
Do religious scriptures, in the same manner as the U.S. Constitution, need constant reinterpretation with each generation?
Religion Assignment Working with others, answer the following: Why has religion been relevant to humankind for more than ten thousand years? Also, ask those you are working with why religion has been shadowed by so much violence for thousands of years. Go to YouTube and search for videos that show a religious service inside a […]
Pick one thing about the U.S. Constitution including its amendments that you think should be changed. What modifications would you make?
U.S. Constitution Question: Pick one thing about the U.S. Constitution including its amendments that you think should be changed. What modifications would you make? Explain your reasons for making this change. Be careful to actually answer the question as listed above. Length: 5 pages, which does not include a cover sheet and a work cited […]
What conflicts arose that required a new consideration of the working government and what were the prevailing arguments for and against.
American-Government Essay Options: (These are NOT simple questions. you will need to elaborate and use vocabulary for a passing score.) 1. Identify the differences between the Articles of Confederation and The U.S. Constitution: What conflicts arose that required a new consideration of the working government and what were the prevailing arguments for and against. OR […]
Choose three Amendments and explain how each one helps protect people’s natural rights.
ASSIGNMENT Select one topic from below and write a short paper about it. Use the Internet to research your topic to help you discuss any new discoveries or inventions dealing with your topic or any other relevant, interesting information. Topics: choose one of them Key Principles of the U.S. Constitution – Recall the five key […]
What specific parts of the U.S. Constitution did these past policies violate and what types of remedies are advocated in the film?
Housing Segregation in America After reading Chapter 5 of your text on “Civil Rights and Public Policy,” and watching the documentary by Richard Rothstein, “Segregated by Design,” write a brief report that contains three separate sections that address the following questions. Please notice the expected word count for each section. 1. Briefly describe specific policies […]
If you believe the Act violates (or does not violate) certain Amendments of the Constitution, support your position.
Discussion prompt: Does the Patriot Act actually violate the U.S Constitution or not? If you believe the Act violates (or does not violate) certain Amendments of the Constitution, support your position.
Discuss a key concept or topic in American politics and to show a basic understanding of academic research and reporting skills.
Federal Government vs State Government Clashes The U.S. Constitution creates a federal system of government whereby powers are distributed between a national government and fifty state governments. There are times when the federal government and state governments clash over state laws that may violate federal law or federal mandates. What methods does the federal government […]