Homework 3.8 (Assigned 1/17)

A.  Follow this link.

Answer FRQ's 1, 2 and 3.

Homework 3.7 (Assigned 2/15)

A.  Read the Linked Article

1.   Define Brokered Convention.

2.   Choose two brokered conventions described in the article and compare them to the 2012 GOP primary.

3.   In your opinion, is a brokered convention likely?  Why or why not.

B.  Practice FRQ:   GO HERE.   Complete FRQ #2.

Homework 3.6 (Assigned 2/13)

A. Read Chapter 17 (Policy Making Process)

B. Complete Flashcards from side boxes.

Homework 3.5 (Assigned 2/8)

A.  Rewrite BOTH FRQ's from Hw's 3.3 and 3.4 for a quiz grade.  Make sure they are PERFECT.

Homework 3.4 (Assigned 2/6)

A.  Read the following article:  Firefighters and Freedom of Speech and answer the following:

1.    Describe the controversial provision imposed on NYC Firefighters.
2.    In your opinion, is the fire department justified in imposing the provision?
3.    How does this controversy demonstrate the need to interpret the Bill of Rights?

B.   Follow This Link  and complete FRQ #3.

Homework 3.3 (Assigned 2/3)

A.  Read the following article:  Taking the First Amendment Global

1.    Do you support the author's claim that advances in information technology require our government to advocate for a free press in oppressive countries?  Why or why not?

2.    Do you believe that we will see a loosening or tightening of press regulation in countries such as Iran and China in the coming years?  Why?

3.  Based on his political philosophy, what would George Washington write in response to this article?


B.  Practice FRQ:

2. The First Amendment includes two clauses relating to the freedom of religion.

(a) Select one of the following cases and identify the First Amendment clause upon which the United States Supreme Court based its decision.

• Engel v. Vitale (school prayer)

• Lemon v. Kurtzman (state funding for private religious schools)

(b) Describe the Supreme Court’s decision in the case that you selected in (a).

(c) Select one of the following cases and identify the First Amendment clause upon which the Supreme Court based its decision.

• Reynolds v. United States (polygamy)

• Oregon v. Smith (drug use in religious ceremonies)

(d) Describe the Supreme Court’s decision in the case that you selected in (c).

(e) Many of these decisions have caused controversy in the United States. Describe two ways in which other political institutions might limit the impact of Supreme Court decisions.

Homework 3.2 (Assigned 2/1)

A.  Read Chapter 6:  Civil Liberties (pg. 124-149)

B.  Flashcards (Checked Friday 2/3)

Civil Rights
Suspect Classifications
Strict Scrutiny
De Jure Segregation
De Facto Segregation
Civil Disobedience
Police Powers
Equality of Result
Affirmative Action
Equality of Opportunity
Reverse Discrimination