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Part 1 4-5 sentences each Be able to explain what a push poll is and provide examples • Be able to explain lobbyists and how they influence politicians and provide examples • Be able to explain why the United States has low voter turnout rates • Be able to explain how electors are chosen • Be able to explain the difference between prospective voting and retrospective voting • Be able to explain the power of political parties in Congress and why control of both houses is advantageous for political parties Part 2 1 and 1/2 page 4-5 sentences each paragraph 1-summary 2-3- argument with counter argrument make sure which side you are 4- conclusion each question • We have discussed third parties in class – be able to explain and discuss what the creation of a third party would require and what political issues might encourage membership in a new party, and what impact this might have on the US and voters • Review the history of voting and voter registration in the US; what have been some of the challenges to registering and voting in the US; in 2016 consider whether or not voter registration laws continue to be a threat to democracy • Be able to explain and describe the American political identity. What makes American political ideology different than that of citizens of other countries? • Be able to fully discuss the role and political function of special interest groups, how they function in the US, and whether or not they are truly democratic institutions; consider whether or not they are they a threat to democracy .

what have been some of
the challenges to registering and voting in the US; in 2016
consider whether or not voter
registration laws continue to be a threat to democracy
• Be able to explain and describe the American political
identity. What makes American
political ideology different than that of citizens of other
countries?
• Be able to fully discuss the role and political function of
special interest groups, how
they function in the US, and whether or not they are truly
democratic institutions;
consider whether or not they are they a threat to democracy

Essay: Election/Voting Reform Write a 4 page essay in which you explore and critically assess the topic of election reform in the United States and/or California. The essay must address at least one proposed or alternative electoral reform that would change current election and/or voting practices. In deciding what reform you choose to write on, you should explore the websites of various policy think tanks, organizations, political parties, interest groups, and/or news sources that address the topic of election/voting reform. Select at least one proposed electoral reform policy and write a 3-4 page paper analyzing the main points of the policy (or policies). Compare the proposed policy to current US or state election policy. Critically analyze and discuss how the new policy will change current election practices. Provide arguments as to whether the new policies will enhance or hinder current election/voting practices, such as the level of democracy or citizen representation. Assignment Requirements 1. The essay must be between three to four pages, but no more than four. 2. The essay must analyze at least one election/voting reform and include an argument supporting or opposing the reform(s). 3. The argument of the essay must be based upon research and evidence. The essay must include references to at least four sources in its analysis. 4. All secondary sources must be cited, including the proper formatting for website sources. 5. The essay must follow the “Essay Requirements” below. Possible Topics • Changes in redistricting practices (gerrymandering) • Same Day Voter Registration or automatic voter registration. • Changes in FCC (Federal Communications Commission) policy • Instant Runoff Voting (IRV) or Ranked Choice Voting • Proportional representation • Electoral college reform • Campaign finance reform • No-fault absentee voting • Early voting • Mail-in voting • Election Day as a holiday or time off for voting • Voter's Bill of Rights • Changes in Presidential Debates to allow third parties. • Increase the size of the U.S. Senate or the House of Representatives Possible points to include in your analysis. • How will such electoral reforms improve the level of democracy, representation or citizen participation? • What issues will such reforms resolve? • How will such reforms be put into practice? • What laws need to change? Will it be necessary to change either the California Constitution or the U.S. Constitution? • Compare U.S. voting practices with the practices of other countries. • Will the implementation of a particular reform lively improve voter turnout? (compare with other countries or voting systems) • Will such electoral reforms provide more or less democracy, equality, justice, freedom, and/or representation? (provide reasons why this would be the case) • What politicians support and/or oppose the election reforms and why? • What political parties support and/or oppose election ref.

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© StraighterLine POLS101: American Government American Government Course Text Patterson, Thomas E. We the People, 11th edition. McGraw-Hill, 2014. ISBN 9780078024795. [This text is available as an etextbook at purchase or students may find used, new, or rental copies at this link] Course Description “We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union…” These are the first words of the United States Constitution, the country’s most important government document. What did the framers of this document envision as a “more perfect union?” In this course, you will explore the result of their vision—the American government. You will discover how the founders created a representative democracy form of government based upon the ideals of liberty, equality, and self-government. You will explore how the federal government is structured and how it operates, and you will examine the three branches of government—legislative, executive, and judicial—that make up the system of separation of powers and checks and balances. You will find that although the Constitution in principle grants certain rights and liberties to the people, many groups have not been allowed those rights in practice and have had to fight for them. But as you will discover, the very nature of American government means that the people have a voice. The Constitution is a living document, because it can be adapted and amended to change with the times. Course Objectives After completing this course, you will be able to: ● Describe the ideals that the United States was founded upon and discuss their lasting influence on the nation's politics. ● Distinguish between civil rights and civil liberties and explain how these rights and liberties are achieved through politics. ● Explain how citizens participate in public affairs during elections and through intermediaries such as political parties, interest groups, and the media. ● Discuss the ways Americans think politically and describe the effect their opinions have on government. ● Describe the division of political power among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government. ● Explain the relationship between the people and the government. ● Explain how the policies of the United States reflect the nature of its political system and its people ● Compare and contrast the structures of the federal, state, and local governments. Privacy Policy | Student Handbook http://www.thesladvisor.com/book-search/ http://www.straighterline.com/privacy-policy http://www.straighterline.com/student-handbook © StraighterLine POLS101: American Government Course Prerequisites There are no prerequisites for this course. Important Terms In this course, different terms are used to designate tasks: ● Proctoring: all final exams require proctoring, which can be completed conveniently from your home. A webcam is required. ● Tutoring: memberships .

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POL 110 – Student NotesCOURSE DESCRIPTIONThis course serve.docx

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POL 110 – Student Notes COURSE DESCRIPTION This course serves as an introduction to American government and politics. It is designed to familiarize students with the origins and evolution of American national government, its basic institutions, and its fundamental decision-making processes with regard to domestic and foreign policy. It covers the basic terms and facts relating to government, the functions and development of the U.S. branches of government, including the role of parties and interest groups, and the value preferences within American society which affect the formation of public policy. It also develops a basic understanding of how federal, state, and local governments interact in the U.S. political system. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS Required Resources Wilson, J. Q., DiIulio, J. J., & Bose M. (2014). American government: Brief version. (11th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage. Supplemental Resources Books Barber, J. D. (1985). The presidential character. (3rd ed.). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall. King, A. (1990). The new American political system. Washington, DC: American Enterprise Institute. Sidlow, E., & Henschen, B. (2011) GOVT. (2nd ed.). Boston, MA: 4LTR Press/Cengage. Wilson, J. Q., & Dilolio, J. J. (2011). American government: Institutions and policies. (12th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage. Academic Journals with full-text available in the Strayer University LRC databases American Journal of Political Science, found in EBSCO Host Daedalus Journal, found in e-Library Policy Studies Journal, found in EBSCO Host and e-Library Political Science Quarterly, found in EBSCO Host National Newspapers with full-text available in the Strayer University LRC databases The Atlanta Constitution-Journal The Boston Globe The Chicago Tribune The Christian Science Monitor The New York Times The Los Angeles Times The Seattle Post-Intelligencer The Wall Street Journal The Washington Post · Database: Proquest Newspapers Database · Note: Numerous newspapers also make articles available on their Web pages. · Note: Additional newspapers are available in the e-Library database. COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES 1. Identify informed opinions on issues and questions involving the U.S. government, national political processes, policy making, and the notion of democracy. 2. Employ terminology used to study political science and American government. 3. Distinguish between civil rights and civil liberties in the context of Supreme Court protection of freedom of expression. 4. Explain why the separation of powers and federalism became key parts of the Constitution even though they made the system less democratic and less efficient. 5. Develop reasoned written and spoken presentations on issues and questions involving the U.S. government and national political processes using information in the course. 6. Infer a theory why the U.S. has only two major political parties. 7. Explain why interest groups play such an important role in the American political process. 8. .

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Essay assignment Rather than having essay questions for the quizzes, you will answer essay questions (of your choosing) at home and submit them for grading through a link on TITANium, and checked for plagiarism via turnitin.com. You will answer question 1 and then choose four additional questions to answer for a total of five essay questions answered. In paragraph format, answer the questions directly, clearly, and completely. Each answer must not exceed one typed page worth of text. Do not use bullet points. Answers that do not address the question directly will not favorably contribute towards your examination grade. All questions are worth 5 points for a total of 25 points. Answer this question: 1. The entire textbook on California discusses the similarities and differences between the US national government and the government of the State of California. Choose at least three major topics we covered in the course and compare how the state and national governments are similar or different. Choose four of the following: 1. During the Constitutional Convention, there were some significant compromises made. Describe two major compromises made at the Constitutional Convention and explain who the compromise was aimed at – which groups had to agree? Do you believe these compromises were necessary? Why or why not? 1. Federalists and Anti-Federalists had different views on whether the constitution should be ratified. Identify what each of these groups were worried about, what they wanted, and how these ideas ultimately ended up in our government structure. 1. Citizenship is a major component of a democratic system. Describe some of ways that our government has either facilitated or prevented citizenship in its various forms. What is required of people who want to be citizens of the USA now? 1. Political parties and interest groups have different roles in our political system. What makes them similar or different from each other? What functions do they perform? How do they recruit and retain members? 1. Because the framers of the constitution were afraid that one branch of government would exercise too much power over the other branches or over the citizens, they set up a number of checks and balances on Judicial, Executive, and Legislative power. Identify the responsibilities and powers of each branch and discuss some of the ways that they check each other’s power. 1. The two main political ideologies in the United States are liberalism and conservatism. Compare the two in the context of their views on the role of government in both domestic and foreign issues. Which political parties best line up with each ideology? 1. The process by which a bill becomes a law appears confusing to many people. Write an essay describing this process to someone who doesn’t understand it. 1. A lot of cases are appealed to the Supreme Court, but not many are heard. How do the justices decide that a case is interesting enough to hear? Describe what happens from ...

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two separate essays: the first from your choice of the questions in Part 1, and the second from your choice of the questions in Part 2. (Suggested length for each essay: 3-5 pages. Please clearly indicate the question number for each of your essays.) PART 1 (Choose one of the following questions) 1. Assuming you were a counselor to a new president, what would you tell them about the nature of presidential power and authority, and what advice would you give them in order to be an effective U.S. President? 2. What factors influence the decisions that Supreme Court Justices make? Based on your depiction of the judicial decision-making process, do you think the Supreme Court can be an effective institution of democracy and an agent of social change in a Madisonian Democratic system? 3. The political news media is an important part of the American democratic process. Is it an effective and independent watchdog, or a tamed lapdog? Write an essay that answers the question, in which you describe the competing models of the political news media. Which do you think is the most persuasive model of the political news media in the U.S.? Explain your answer. PART 2 (Choose one of the following questions) 4. What is public opinion? What factors influence the formation of public opinion? Based on your understanding of public opinion, would you agree or disagree that it is a meaningful part of a healthy democracy? Is the American democratic system generally responsive to public opinion? 5. Voting and elections are important aspects of American democracy, but not everyone chooses to participate by voting. Why are some people more likely to vote than others? Once someone decides to vote, which factors are the most important influences on their choice of candidate in an election? Based on your understanding of voting, campaigns, and elections, do you think elections are effective parts of democratic representation in America? 6. Considering the issue of income inequality, do you think that the institutions and processes of American democracy are capable of producing fair and pluralistic results, or is the system biased towards the interests of economic elites? Essay-writing fips: • Create a detailed outline of your essay before writing, including thesis arguments for the entire essay and main points for each section. • Be sure that your essay contains a clear introduction and conclusion. Review AND revise your essay before submitting it: • Is your thesis statement clearly wri en and supported by the body of the essay? Do you fully define and explain the important concepts in the essay? Does your writing clearly communicate your intended points? .

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Assignment Paper Requirements The assignment paper should be comprised of a cover page, body of the assignment (between 10-12 pages), and a reference page. The total assignment should range between 12-14 pages. No bullet points are allowed. Please ensure that your assignment includes the following elements: 1. Any professional format is acceptable, but it must be consistent (i.e., APA, MLA, etc.) 2. Cover page (not included in the 10-12 pages) o Title of paper (not Assignment 1 – be creative) o Date o Name & student number o Class and semester o Instructor’s name 3. Introduction (1-2 Pages) o Broad description of the topic; importance of the topic o Clearly stated, testable hypothesis o Overview of the remaining components of the paper, including literature review, research design, and data collection. 4. Literature Review: (3-4 pages) Brief review/description of previous research on this topic o No Internet references are allowed, you must use books and/or journal articles. One exception to this rule is government web-sites, such as the Department of Justice, etc. 5. Theory (3 Paragraphs) Present a theoretical explanation for why the variables of interest should be related; this discussion may also draw on previous research to support your hypothesis 6. Methods (in no particular order) o Research Design: Describe the type of research design  Discuss how this design meets or does not meet the criteria of causality (i.e., benefits and limitations of design); link this discussion to your research  Include strengths and weaknesses of the proposed design (i.e., validity and reliability are important to discuss) o Data Collection: Identify the type of data collection method o Sampling: Describe the type of sampling  Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of this style relative to your research o Reliability & Validity: Discuss relevant reliability and/or validity issues  Conclusion: Short summary of the research proposal  References (not included in the 10-12 pages) *************Potential Research Topics***********  Policing o Citizen attitudes toward or belief about the police o Police actions (citations, arrests, searches, use of force) o Police tactics/strategies (i.e., community policing, zero tolerance policing, etc.) o Police-community relations; Treatment of minorities  Courts o Citizen attitudes toward or belief about the court system o Pre-trial diversion o Prosecutorial discretion o Sentencing o Specialty courts o Supreme Court  Corrections o Citizen attitudes toward or belief about the correctional system o Punishment vs. rehabilitation o Risk assessment o Probation o Parole o Receividism Running head: RACE AND ETHNICITY IN AMERICAN POLITICS 1 Racial and Ethnic Representation in American Politics MicQuel Tabb Minorities in the U.S. Social Structure Dr. Everhardt, Nov. 14, 2018 RACE AND ETHNICITY IN AMERICAN POLITICS 2 Racial and Ethnic Representation in American Politics I..

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Complete the following assignment in APA format using the below listed instructions. Assignment #1: Researching Congress Article I of the U.S. Constitution outlines the powers of Congress. The Founding Fathers saw Congress as the most important branch of government, and this is evident in the fact that the Constitution grants Congress the most powerful function of government – to make laws. Members of the House of Representatives are up for reelection every two years. The Founding Fathers developed this as a mechanism to ensure that this branch of government was accountable to the people and to prevent abuses to power (at the time it was the only part of the federal government that was directly elected, and the Founding Fathers had a bit of a trust issue with the public). Today, Congress has a whole has fallen out of public favor. The latest polling numbers put the Congressional job approval rating at around 12%. One would think that with approval ratings that low we would have constant turnover in the House of Representatives, when actually the opposite happens. In the 2014 election the incumbents were reelected in the House of Representatives at a rate of 95% (in 2010 it was 85%, in 2012 it was 90%, 95% in 2014, and 97% (!!) in 2016). Name recognition with voters is one of the big reasons why House members are reelected over and over again. For this assignment I want you to do your research so you know who your member of the U.S. House of Representatives. Note: Students each term accidently discuss their Florida Representative – be sure you are looking at your representative in Washington DC. Instructions: For this assignment please answer ALL the questions below. The format for this assignment will be a little different. You do not want to write this one as an essay. You will want to go and answer each part. (For example: 1. ANSWER 2. ANSWER). You are required to write in full sentences/paragraphs. You will not earn credit for bullet points or lists. The answers to these questions should be in your textbook or in the links I provide below. Have fun with your detective work. Each section is with a possible 26 points – so be sure you fully complete each section. 1. Background on the Congress a. How many members of in the U.S. House of Representatives? Senate? b. Currently, what party is in control of the House of Representatives? Senate? c. How often are members of the House elected? How often are members of the Senate elected? d. How do we determine how many Representatives we have? How do we determine how many Senators we have? e. Who determines House districts? f. How many House districts are in Florida? How many are members of the Florida U.S. House delegation are Democrats? Republicans? g. Who are the U.S. Senators representing Florida? What party affiliation are Florida’s U.S. Senators? How long have they been in office? 2. Background on your Representative a. Who is your Representative in the U.S. House of Repre ...

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