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POL 115 Assignment Week 2 Congress & the President (New Syllabus,
June 2019)
POL 115 Assignment Week 4 Civil Liberties & the Supreme Court
(New Syllabus, June 2019)
POL 115 Assignment Week 5 Political Parties, Political Participation,
Campaigns and Elections Multimedia Presentation (New Syllabus, June
2019
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What are three basic types of public policy explored in this week’s
reading assignment? Give an example of each that has an effect of your
life. Consider how these policies were developed, how did politics play a
part in the establishment or implementation of these policies?
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The scope of individual rights and freedoms has often been considered
by the courts. The Supreme Court has sometimes taken a broad view of
our constitutional rights enumerated in clauses of the Constitution and
Declaration of Independence.
How has this expansive view helped to curb state rights that might
interfere with constitutional rights? Do you think that this makes the
courts too powerful? Why or why not? What is an example of where the
courts took an expansive view of our constitutional protections to
overturn a state law or protect a person’s individual rights? Do you agree
with the courts decision? Why or why not?
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In this final week of class, you will learn about political parties, voting,
and elections in the United States. Some of the more controversial aspect
of the American system of elections are the Electoral College and the
dominance of the two major political parties.
What purpose does the electoral college serve? Does it still serve as a
protection for small states, or is used as a way to control the political
process with less than a majority of the votes? Defend your position with
facts. As we wrap up your examination of the political process, consider
whether we should be limited to just two parties or would we be better
served with several different parties? Use information you have learned
in this course to support your position.