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Essay I.

1) Evaluate the Articles of Confederation as a guide for successful democracy in the United States.

2) Establish the link between the growth of the national government and changes in federalism as practiced in the United States

3) How did the role of government in people's lives change during the Great Depression? Be sure to explain conditions before the New Deal and the Great Depression as part of your answer.

Essay II.

1) Describe the opportunities and challenges posed by the diversity of the U.S. population.

2) Evaluate the roles of population density and where people live in U.S. politics.

3) Define the term "realigning election." As a part of your answer, describe such an election, the events leading up to it, and its result.

Essay III.

1) Evaluate the electoral college as a method for selecting the president.

2) Evaluate the process of how a bill becomes a law.

3) Explain how the White House staff, the Executive Office of the President, the cabinet, and the vice president contribute to managing the presidency. Give examples for each

Essay IV

1) Compare and contrast the limits on judicia.

2) How do privacy rights extend to sexual orientation? Briefly explain the three court cases listed in the textbook regarding this.

3) Explain the history of voting rights. How were blacks discriminated against? What were some of the methods used to obstruct them from voting?