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Assignment:
EXAMPLE OF VALUES in CONFLICT
This lectures included a discussion of America's core democratic values, how these values can be in conflict with each other in debates over specific policy options, and how ultimately, policy decisions reflect trade-offs made among values. Make sure you have a clear
understanding of this lecture material before proceeding with the assignment.
This assignment focuses on a recent Supreme Court ruling in a case involving a website designer in Colorado who challenged a Colorado state law, claiming the law was unconstitutional. At the website below, listen carefully to/read the news summary to learn about the arguments of the opposing sides in the case and the Supreme Court's decision in the case. Then prepare answers to the questions below.
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1. In one sentence, identify the policy issue debated in this case.
2. Identify each opposing side's policy positions on the issue in one sentence each.
- What was the key policy requirement of the Colorado state law"?
- What policy did the web designer prefer?
3. Then identify which of America's core democratic values seem to be in conflict in the case.
- In one sentence, identify and explain the core value prioritized by the website designer
- In one sentence, identify and explain the core value prioritized by the state of Colorado.
4. In 2-3 sentences, identify the balance point/value trade-off reflected in the Supreme Court's decision in the case, as written by Justice Gorsuch.
5. Do you agree with the Court's majority opinion or do you think Justice Sotomayor's criticisms of the decision are warranted. Explain your answer in 2-3 sentences.
Submit your answers, according to instructions in the Week 1 Skills Building module.