American Democracy

Why and how do these concepts apply in American politics today and what can be done to check the dangers these pose to American democracy?

Populism and Political Identity After completing readings in REVEL of Political Identity, watch the video Against Identity Politics by Francis Fukuyama. Conduct additional research and write a three-page paper excluding references that clearly discusses the dangers of Populism and Identity politics. Why and how do these concepts apply in American politics today and what can […]

Prepare an essay paper explain one of the basic tenets of American democracy and why it is necessary for American democracy.

Topic: American democracy The essay will describe the system of American democracy compared to other forms of government. The essay should include at least four paragraphs. In the first paragraph, describe why the United States created a democracy with a federal type of government. In the remaining paragraphs explain one of the basic tenets of […]

What do you think is meant by the phrase “quiet isn’t always peace”?

Review “The Hill We Climb” by Amanda Gorman; rewatch the video. You are charged with writing a one-page essay that is reflective of at least one of the following sets of questions: 1. What is the significance of the poem’s title? What might the “hill” signify in our democracy? Why? 2. What do you think […]

Describe the events of that day leading up to and including the riots also including the results of riots and the most current information concerning the fallout from the siege of the Capital.

Your final exam will consist of a 2 page essay/op-ed on the Capital Riots that occurred on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 as the electoral votes were being tallied in Congress. Essay must be typed, double spaced, 1” margins, 12 pt font. Please be sure to cite any information copied, borrowed, or paraphrased using parenthetical citation […]

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