SUPPORT OR NOT TO SUPPORT, THAT IS THE ULTIMATE QUESTION.” “TO In our democracy today, there are a plethora of issues being discussed and debated. Seven of the most hotly contested issues are: Affirmative Action, National Missile Defense System, Stem Cell Research, Nationalized healthcare, Preemptive Strike in Iran, Gays in the military and Same Sex Marriage. In order to become an astute citizen it is important to keep abreast of the HOTTEST topics of the day. Therefore, you will complete this assignment and be on your way to becoming a political animal that is governmentally savvy. Directions: Each person will choose one of the seven above topics to research. Then follow each step delineated in order to receive full credit for this assignment. Read all questions carefully and complete in an outline format. (25 points in the homework category) 1. STEP ONE Provide a paragraph definition (make sure this is in your own words and not plagiarized from someone else) or description of the critical issue at hand. Be sure that you make it clear that you fully understand the issue and its complexities. 2. STEP TWO List at least two specific examples of your issue (i.e. how is it used, how will it be implemented) 3. STEP THREE List at least three statements of agreement with your issue. 4. STEP FOUR List at least three statements of disagreement with your issue. 5. STEP FIVE State your position in an articulate and concise paragraph. One sentence must include a quote from a notable personality. 6. STEP SIX Bibliography of at least three sources Good luck and be sure that you fully understand your issue. You may be expected to go in front of the class and debate the issue with a peer. Or we may receive a special visit from Senator Brooks and then you would have to convince her to vote your way. In either case, just be able to articulate, debate and illustrate your argument. U1HW# 5: Supreme Court Case (100 Points) Judge Judy Says So” or with the Supremes” “Cause “Singing’ An Advanced Placement Look at Recent Supreme Court Precedents
“TO SUPPORT OR NOT TO SUPPORT, THAT IS THE ULTIMATE QUESTION.” In our democracy today, there are a plethora of issues being discussed and debated. Seven of the most hotly contested issues are: Affirmative Action, National Missile Defense System, Stem Cell Research, Nationalized healthcare, Preemptive Strike in Iran, Gays in the military and Same Sex Marriage. In order to become an astute citizen it is important to keep abreast of the HOTTEST topics of the day. Therefore, you will complete this assignment and be on your way to becoming a political animal that is governmentally savvy. Directions: Each person will choose one of the seven above topics to research. Then follow each step delineated in order to receive full credit for this assignment. Read all questions carefully and complete in an outline format. (25 points in the homework category) 1. STEP ONE Provide a paragraph definition (make sure this is in your own words and not plagiarized from someone else) or description of the critical issue at hand. Be sure that you make it clear that you fully understand the issue and its complexities. 2. STEP TWO List at least two specific examples of your issue (i.e. how is it used, how will it be implemented) 3. STEP THREE List at least three statements of agreement with your issue. 4. STEP FOUR List at least three statements of disagreement with your issue. 5. STEP FIVE State your position in an articulate and concise paragraph. One sentence must include a quote from a notable personality. 6. STEP SIX Bibliography of at least three sources Good luck and be sure that you fully understand your issue. You may be expected to go in front of the class and debate the issue with a peer. Or we may receive a special visit from Senator Brooks and then you would have to convince her to vote your way. In either case, just be able to articulate, debate and illustrate your argument. U1HW# 5: Supreme Court Case (100 Points) “Cause Judge Judy Says So” or “Singing’ with the Supremes” An Advanced Placement Look at Recent Supreme Court Precedents
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