Case Study 2: I Pledge
Allegiance to the Flag
Due Week 9 and worth 200 points
Religion and Politics have
traditional been highly debated topics in our society. Recently, the Pledge of
Allegiance has added to this debate.
American citizens have generally recited
the Pledge of Allegiance at important ceremonies ranging from presidential
inaugurations to the beginning of the school day. The pledge has a great deal
of sentimental value to many Americans, but also creates a great deal of
controversy for others.
Review the Supreme Court caseElk Grove Unified School District v. Newdow, which
highlights the debate.
Write a five to eight (5-8) page
paper in which you:
1.
Summarize the salient points of
the Supreme Court case Elk Grove Unified School District v. Newdow.
2.
Discuss the levels of the court
through which the case evolved before it reached the Supreme Court.
3.
Explain the decision of the
Supreme Court in this case in brief.
4.
Explain the fundamental impact
that the court decision in question has had on American society in general and
on ethics in American society in particular. Provide a rationale for the
response.
5.
Discuss whether you believe
that the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance is a religious issue or a sign
of respect for the United States.
6.
Discuss whether or not you
think public schools should be allowed to recite the pledge.
7.
Use at least three (3) quality
academic resources.Note:Wikipedia and other Websites do not
qualify as academic resources.
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.
·
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:
·
Examine the current ethical
issues inherent throughout the criminal and civil justice systems.
·
Describe the dispensation of
justice through the criminal and civil justice systems.
·
Use technology and information
resources to research issues in the criminal court and the judicial process in
America.
·
Write clearly and concisely
about the American court system using proper writing mechanics and APA style
conventions.
Grading for this assignment will
be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and
writing skills, using thefollowing rubric.
