To be taken from the terms listed below. , Short Essay (*questions) - Write one paragraph and include as much substance as necessary to impart your full knowledge of the concepts and issues surrounding the question.
Essay Examples - Discuss elections in the United States? More specifically, describe processes and systems of elections n beginning a discussion of primary and general elections, presidential and mid-term elections, plurality and maj 6 ity systems, partisan and non-partisan elections.
IIescribe democracy in America and the American political culture. e- (List and describe key elements tifidemociltd in America such as individual freedom, liberty, majority rule, protection of minority rights, limited government, separation of powers, checks and balances, Bill of Rights, due process of law, habealcorpus, etc.)
Describe the essential elements of Federalism in American and reference the US Constitution as the legal "blueprint" for our federal form of government. From Article I of the Constitution, describe the stfucture and pOwer of Congress as delegated and implied. Also, include a description of the power of the states a*"denied" and "reserved". *4.
Describe the role of the US Supreme Court in our federal system of government with respect to stiparation of powers, jurisdiction, federal law, state law, etc. Also, describethe essence and importance ofthe landmark Supreme Court case, Marbury v Madison.
Discuss the California Initiative process in terms of its history and effects. Also, consider the process itself in terms of the qualifying requirtments as well as the benefits and flaws of the initiative process in California today. Is the initiative process an essential part of American Dentocracy?
Imagine yourself as wrongly accused of a crime. 'What rights and legal protections would you expect and demand as a person accused of 'a crime? Why are these legal protections necessary if you are innocent of a particular crime? Why is the 14th Amendment important to a person accused of committing aierime in a particular state?
- Compare and contrast the California State, Legislature and Congress in terms of their source of Constitutional power, makeup of legislators (numbers by chamber, terms, term limits, partisanship, etc.)
- Discuss the concept of "selective incorporation" or "nationalization' of the Bill of Rights.
What-do we mean when we say `the 'United States is a Federal Democratictertiblib"
Discuss the concepts "liberal" and "conservative" in the United States today. You will want to contrast political parties,iissues, institutions, and figures to demonstrate your understanding of contemporary perspecgves.
Discuss taxation in California and the Ltnited States. Include definitions of progressive, regressive, and proportional taxes.