Please choose one of the following topics and discuss arguing.docx
1. Please choose one of the following topics and discuss arguing
Please choose one of the following topics and discuss arguing for or against a position. You
must choose a side in your discussion. Argue whether to keep or toss partisan primaries
in all statesArgue for or against ERA at this point in timeSelect a passage from an
assigned reading and discuss its significance or importance. Ensure your discussion:
Includes the passage (include paragraph or page number of the quote); ) A description to
put the quote in context (what is it in reference to?); Why the passage is important
or significant in the study of political science; Whether you agree/disagree with the
passage; Examples that support/disprove the passage; etc. Be sure to include references
(from other sources) to support your discussion.Compare and contrast two interest
groups that have similar interests, but tactics, approach, etc. are different. Be sure to
include in your discussion which group is more effective and why.Explain why the
Bureaucracy is or is not “The Real Government.”Argue whether the Constitution should
be considered a fixed text (originalists) or can constitutional law evolve in response to
changing circumstances and values (living constitutionalist).Argue whether either
political parties or interest groups plays the bigger role in ensuring individual’s thoughts
and opinions are considered during the democratic process.Discuss whether the
sovereignty of the state has been undermined or enhanced by globalization. In what ways
have the activities of supranational agencies, economic agreements, and military alliances
been responsible? Annotated BibliographyProvide a list and brief description of at least two
sources that you have identified for this. One of these must be a primary source document
and one must be an academic journal article. These should be specific sources, not just
places where you can find sources. The goal here is to see that you have dug in a bit and
actually found something that pertains to the issue you will be researching. APA style is
required. Annotated bibliographies should be submitted via the Assignments Folder.If you
are unfamiliar with annotated bibliographies, these guides may be
useful:https://libguides.umgc.edu/annotated-bibliography-
apahttps://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/common_writing_assignments/annotated
_bibliographies/index.htmlhttps://libguides.usc.edu/writingguide/annotatedbibliographyh
ttps://clas.ucdenver.edu/writing-center/sites/default/files/attached-
files/annotated_bibliographies.pdf
