A.
Representative Government-
1.
Discuss the
advantages
and
disadvantages
of
each
of the following type of representative (agent)
·
Trustee
·
Delegate
2.
What
would agents/representatives need to know about their constituents in order to best represent them and
WHY
? (Discuss at least three)
3.
What
characteristics would make someone better suited to serve as an agent/representative and
WHY
? (Discuss at least three)
4.
Reciprocity is a key element in the agent/representative-citizen/principal relationship.
What
are the responsibilities of the principal/citizen in this relationship and
why
are they important? (Discuss at least three)
5.
Why
do many citizens/principals not fully participate in government activities? (Discuss at least three)
B.
Constitutional Amendments-
1.
Select any FOUR amendments to the U.S. Constitution and for
each one
(letter a,b,c only):
a.
Describe
the background that existed in American society that led to the amendment being passed at that moment in history
b.
Explain
the
immediate
impact the amendment had on American society at the time of its ratification
c.
Discuss
what impact the amendment has on American society in
2020-21
d.
What
are some ways that the constitution could be amended today to enhance the structure of government or ways to expand democracy in the United States?
Explain
.
C.
Civil Rights/Civil Liberties and the Supreme Court
1.
Select any FOUR United States Supreme court decisions related to Civil Rights/Civil Liberties and for
each one
:
a.
Describe
the facts of the case
b.
Discuss
the arguments of each side as it pertains to the Constitutional issue being addressed
c.
Explain
the decision of the court including any dissenting opinion if not a unanimous verdict
d.
Explain
whether you
agree/disagree
with the court’s decision and
WHY
D.
The President
Article II of the Constitution established the institution of the presidency. Select any TWO Presidents prior to 1933 and any TWO Presidents since 1933 and for EACH one:
1.
Discuss
any
expressed
power used by this president and the
impact
that decision had on American society at the time of its use
2.
Explain
whether you
agree/disagree
with the presidential action taken and
WHY
3.
Describe
one
legislative initiative
promoted by the president and the
impact
on America at the time of its passage
4.
Discuss
one
executive order
issued by the president and whether you
agree/disagree
with the order and
WHY
.
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1. A.
Representative Government-
1.
Discuss the
advantages
and
disadvantages
of
each
of the following type of representative (agent)
·
Trustee
·
Delegate
2.
What
would agents/representatives need to know about their
constituents in order to best represent them and
WHY
? (Discuss at least three)
3.
What
characteristics would make someone better suited to serve as an
agent/representative and
2. WHY
? (Discuss at least three)
4.
Reciprocity is a key element in the agent/representative-
citizen/principal relationship.
What
are the responsibilities of the principal/citizen in this
relationship and
why
are they important? (Discuss at least three)
5.
Why
do many citizens/principals not fully participate in government
activities? (Discuss at least three)
B.
Constitutional Amendments-
1.
Select any FOUR amendments to the U.S. Constitution and for
each one
(letter a,b,c only):
a.
Describe
the background that existed in American society that led to the
amendment being passed at that moment in history
b.
3. Explain
the
immediate
impact the amendment had on American society at the time of
its ratification
c.
Discuss
what impact the amendment has on American society in
2020-21
d.
What
are some ways that the constitution could be amended today to
enhance the structure of government or ways to expand
democracy in the United States?
Explain
.
C.
Civil Rights/Civil Liberties and the Supreme Court
1.
Select any FOUR United States Supreme court decisions related
to Civil Rights/Civil Liberties and for
each one
:
a.
Describe
4. the facts of the case
b.
Discuss
the arguments of each side as it pertains to the Constitutional
issue being addressed
c.
Explain
the decision of the court including any dissenting opinion if not
a unanimous verdict
d.
Explain
whether you
agree/disagree
with the court’s decision and
WHY
D.
The President
Article II of the Constitution established the institution of the
presidency. Select any TWO Presidents prior to 1933 and any
TWO Presidents since 1933 and for EACH one:
1.
Discuss
any
expressed
power used by this president and the
5. impact
that decision had on American society at the time of its use
2.
Explain
whether you
agree/disagree
with the presidential action taken and
WHY
3.
Describe
one
legislative initiative
promoted by the president and the
impact
on America at the time of its passage
4.
Discuss
one
executive order
issued by the president and whether you
agree/disagree
with the order and
WHY
