Category: Political science

What solutions to these problems have social media companies implemented and how effective have these efforts been? What obstacles stand in the way of America’s disinformation problems (when compared to European democracies)? What possible government regulations could be? implemented? (Approximately 150-200 words

Freedom of Speech and Expression

Using the chapter on “Civil Liberties and Public Policy” from your text, summarize the types of free
speech and expression that are protected by the First Amendment and indicate what types are not
protected (give examples of each). Also, indicate how the Supreme Court has ruled on issues of
“Compelled speech” and “commercial speech.” (Approximately 150-200 words)

The author of “The Problem of Free Speech in an Age of Disinformation” indicates that distortions
of truth and waves of speech from extremists are a threat to democracy in the United States. She
notes that some scholars believe that Americans’ way of thinking about free speech may not be the
best way. From your reading of this article, how has the United States historically dealt with free
speech issues, particularly of speech that is controversial or extreme? How has this approach shown?
to be problematic (in the eyes of some) given the changes in the media landscape? Be sure to
describe some examples of specific problems that have arisen. (Approximately 150-200 words)

According to the author of “The Problem of Free Speech in an Age of Disinformation,” what
solutions to these problems have social media companies implemented and how effective have these
efforts been? What obstacles stand in the way of America’s disinformation problems (when
compared to European democracies)? What possible government regulations could be?
implemented? (Approximately 150-200 words

Describe at least three public goods provided by public institutions and how these public goods impact society domestically and/or internationally.

Public Choice and the Political Process

Compose an essay discussing the topics covered in this unit. Your essay should address the prompts listed below.

Describe at least three public goods provided by public institutions and how these public goods impact society domestically and/or internationally.

Discuss how demand and supply of public goods is influenced by external, environmental, economic, and political factors.

Discuss Arrow’s impossibility theorem, and give an example of how it can affect the political process, other than the example discussed in the unit lesson and the textbook.

 

 How does the film relate to religion and culture?What theory and/or methodology from the accompanying readings connect to the film, and why?

February 1st Doing Jewish: A Story from Ghana – https://mcmaster.kanopy.com/video/doing-jewish

 The following are suggestions for organizing your meditation:

How would you briefly summarize the film? (In 3-4 sentences)

How does the film relate to religion and culture?

What theory and/or methodology from the accompanying readings connect to the
film, and why?

Does the film relate to your personal experiences in any way?

Does the film affirm or challenge any preconceived notions you had before
watching it? Why or why not?

FILMS DATES & MEDITATION DUE DATES

Remember, you can choose any three of these to write about.

January 18th Strangers abroad – Strange Beliefs: Sir Edward Evans-Pritchard –

January 25th Jesus Camp –

February 1st Doing Jewish: A Story from Ghana –

February 8th Taqwacore: The Birth of Punk Islam –

February 15th – Live Stream! Behind the Curve –

(Rent for cheap, or ‘free’ on Netflix).

March 22nd ON A KNIFE EDGE: A Lakota Teenager Fights for Social Justice –

What are three current political issues of importance to this party? Give specific, well-developed examples.Do you think that minor parties such as these have any influence in American politics? If so what is it?

Internet Activity 3

For each of the two parties you’ve chosen, answer all of the following questions:

What is the name of party?

How did the party get started?

What is the basic philosophy of this party? What does it stand for?

What are three current political issues of importance to this party? Give specific, well-developed examples.

Does this party hold regular conventions?

Did this party run a candidate for president in the most recent presidential election? Who was it?

Is there a chapter of this party in your local community? If not, is there one for your state?

Do you think that minor parties such as these have any influence in American politics? If so what is it?

Would you consider voting for this party or joining it? Explain your reasoning?

How does each group try to appeal to potential supporters? How do they try to attract and involve members? Are tougher gun control laws necessary?

Gun Rights

Gun-control is an issue over which intense lobbying takes place by various interest groups, most notably the NRA (National Rifle Association) and Handgun Control, Inc. Read about gun control in your text and then check out their websites: NRA and Brady Campaign. See the article “How to Prevent Gun Deaths: Where Experts and the Public Agree for views on a variety of measures.”

How does each group try to appeal to potential supporters? How do they try to attract and involve members?  Are tougher gun control laws necessary?

 

Why have third parties never really taken off in America? Would you like to see a third party alternative to the Democrats and Republicans? If yes, what would you look for in such a party? Do you think the Democrats and Republicans will ever face a viable third party challenge?

Discussion 9

Why have third parties never really taken off in America? Would you like to see a third party alternative to the Democrats and Republicans? If yes, what would you look for in such a party? Do you think the Democrats and Republicans will ever face a viable third party challenge?