W Topics
You will be expected to write a short 1-2 paragraph essay response to every question. Additional topics may be added prior to the test. The answers to the topics are located in the class presentation and in the text.
1. Democracy
Select 3 characteristics of democracy, provide an example of an embodiment and violation of said characteristics
2. Chapter 2 (will be randomly given 2 of three areas)
- Strengths and weakness of the Articles of Confederation and The US Constitution
- Major factions and compromise enshrined in the US Constitution
- Separation of powers and checks and balances
3. Chapter 3
- Federalism and concurrent powers and/or reserved powers
- Arguments for and against a strong federal government and state (found in A More Perfect Union)
4. Chapter 4 (will be randomly given 2 of three areas)
-Due process and the rights of the criminally accused
-Speech- highest and lowest level of constitutional protection
-Right to privacy, the areas covered, and its constitutional basis
5. Chapter 5 (will be randomly given 2 of three areas)
-Legalized racial discrimination in the United States since the end of the Civil War
Examples of jim crow laws post-civil war, laws/amendments meant to address discrimination, the effectiveness of laws and amendments
-Legalized gender discrimination- the vote, employment, and current issues
Use the following URL to watch the video through The Library's Films on Demand.
-Tribal nations vs minority groups-difference in struggle and goals
6. Chapter 6 Congress
-Negative effects of gerrymandering.
-Political Polarization,Causes, and Effects/Outcome
7. Chapter 7
-Factor/ powers make a president powerful
-Unitary Executive Theory
8. Chapter 9
-Weaknesses of the judiciary/supreme court
Attachment:- Poli Sci Essay Topics.rar