Reference no: EM132307785
Assignment
have a length of 3-4 double-spaced pages (excluding the title page and bibliography)
use 12 pt. font
have 1 inch margins
include page numbers
include parenthetical (in-text) citations for both quoted and paraphrased materials
include a bibliography with the following properties:
the bibliography is on its own page at the end of the document
the word "Bibliography" or "References" or "Sources" is centered at the top
the sources are alphabetized by the author's last name (or the documentary title)
the citation style is consistent
Background
As we have learned this semester, the political representation and incorporation of traditionally excluded groups (e.g., women, minorities) in American politics has been a recurrent challenge. This makes us wonder: Does the American political system, as it actually functions, fulfill the standards of political equality and political liberty that are required of a "functioning representative democracy"?
Prompt
In your paper, compare and contrast the roles of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government in protecting civil liberties and civil rights. Which branch has been most successful in this regard? Which branch has been least successful?
Your thesis statement (your argument) should explain (1) which branch you believe has been most successful, (2) which branch you believe has been least successful, and (3) why.
You should address both the protection of civil liberties and the protection of civil rights in your paper.
Be sure to make the distinction between these two terms clear.
You must use specific empirical examples as evidence to back up your claims.