Politics
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.
•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:
•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.
•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.
•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
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