Politics – Yesterday, Today,
and Tomorrow
Write a three to four (3-4)
page paper in which the student answers the following three (3) items using
headers to separate each item:
1.
Discuss either two (2) civil
liberties or two (2) civil rights events (past or current) that have influenced
a sense of social responsibility in the American government today. Provide
examples to support your answer. Note: In your response, consider how the
events influenced the way state, local or national political leaders or agencies
responded in a socially responsible or ethical manner toward the community.
2.
Discuss two (2) media events
(past or present) that have positively and or negatively influenced the
public’s opinion of a government agency. Provide examples to support your
answer. Note: Consider how a news story or media coverage of an event
positively or negatively changed the public’s opinion (or perception) regarding
how responsible a government agency should be towards meeting the needs of its
customers; i.e. the American people.
3.
Discuss two (2) differences
between the Republican and Democratic parties that may have an ethical impact
(positively or negatively) on the American people. Provide examples to support
your answer. Note: Consider the different ideals, values, morals, and/or goals
held by the Republican and Democratic parties, and their different views on the
ethically or morally right way to govern and make the best policies for the
people they serve. Determine if your example presents any type of ethical concerns
for or against the public interest of the American people.
In your research, you cannot
use Wikipedia, online dictionaries, Sparknotes, Cliffnotes, or any other
Website do that does not qualify as an academic resource.
Your assignment must follow
these formatting requirements:
·
Be typed, double spaced, using
Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations
and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your
professor for any additional instructions.
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Include a cover page
containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s
name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are
not included in the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning
outcomes associated with this assignment are to:
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Identify informed opinions on
issues and questions involving the U.S. government, national political
processes, policy making, and the notion of democracy.
·
Employ terminology used to
study political science and American government.
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Distinguish between civil
rights and civil liberties in the context of Supreme Court protection of
freedom of expression.
·
Develop reasoned written and
spoken presentations on issues and questions involving the U.S. government and
national political processes using information in the course.
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Explain how the federal system
of government works.
·
Explore different perspectives
on issues and questions about the U.S. government and national political
processes.
·
Describe the importance of an informed,
effective citizenship for the national government and political processes.
·
Use technology and information
resources to research issues in the field of U.S. government and politics.
·
Write clearly and concisely
about U.S. government and politics using proper writing mechanics.
