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Poli Sci Essay Topics
You will be expected to write a short 1-2 paragraph essay response to every question. Additional topics may be added prior to the test.The answers to the topics are located in the class presentation and in the text.
1.Democracy
-Select 3 characteristics of democracy, provide an example of an embodiment and violation of said characteristics
2.Chapter 2 (will be randomly given 2 of three areas)
-Strengths and weakness of the Articles of Confederation and The US Constitution
- Major factions and compromise enshrined in the US Constitution
-Separation of powers and checks and balances
3.Chapter 3
-Federalism and concurrent powers and/or reserved powers
-Arguments for and against a strong federal government and state (found in A More Perfect Union)
4.Chapter 4 (will be randomly given 2 of three areas)
-Due process and the rights of the criminally accused
-Speech- highest and lowest level of constitutional protection
-Right to privacy, the areas covered, and its constitutional basis
5.Chapter 5 (will be randomly given 2 of three areas)
-Legalized racial discrimination in the United States since the end of the Civil War
Examples of jim crow laws post-civil war, laws/amendments meant to address discrimination, the effectiveness of laws and amendments
-Legalized gender discrimination- the vote, employment, and current issues
Use the following URL to watch the video through The Library's Films on Demand.
-Tribal nations vs minority groups-difference in struggle and goals
6.Chapter 6 Congress
-Negative effects of gerrymandering.
-Political Polarization,Causes, and Effects/Outcomes
7.Chapter 7
-Factor/ powers make a president powerful
-Unitary Executive Theory
8.Chapter 9
-Weaknesses of the judiciary/supreme court
Attachment:- Poli Sci Midterm Essay Topics Guide.rar