Tag: Democracy

  Explain why you think these will be good ones to explore for your final project.What steps did you take in making your choice in terms of how you see them fitting together?

Explain why you think these will be good ones to explore for your final project.What steps did you take in making your choice in terms of how you see them fitting together?

Cite the information from at least three relevant sources to help validate your selection of the values and topics.

The 4 topics are:

1. Achievement and Success (“Success Emphasis”) – Americans place a high value on personal achievement, especially outdoing others. This value includes getting ahead at work and school, and attaining wealth, power, and prestige.

2. Equality – It is impossible to understand Americans without being aware of the central role that the value of equality plays in their lives. Equality of opportunity has significantly influenced U.S. history and continues to mark relations between groups that make up U.S. society.
3. Democracy
4. The American Dream

Discuss, in a 3-page paper, one of the following topics Democracy, Freedom, Independence, Responsibility, Duty, or Rights.

Democracy

Discuss, in a 3-page paper, one of the following topics Democracy, Freedom, Independence, Responsibility, Duty, or Rights.

Use information (Quotes) from any (minimum of three) of the texts that we have read this year: Ain’t  a Woman, Everyday Use, Declaration of Independence, Women Voting, North Fork, Pledge of Allegiance, The amendments, Biography of the Constitution, Farewell to Manzanar. https://www.tulelake.org/history#:~:text=Tule%20Lake%20became%20a%20Segregation,enemy%20alien%20supporters%20of%20Japan.

How is this work speaking to Washington’s association with American Democracy and his role in the Revolutionary War? How does this painting make reference to the Washington’s affluence and family values? Are they depicted respectfully or critically?

How is this work speaking to Washington’s association with American Democracy and his role in the Revolutionary War? How does this painting make reference to the Washington’s affluence and family values? Are they depicted respectfully or critically?

How is the Washingtons’ relationship to American land portrayed in this work? Do these paintings make reference to the Washingtons’ connection to and participation in the institution of slavery?

Are there any individuals of African descent present in this image? If yes, is their presence emphasized or diminished? Is this painting critical of slavery in any measure?

Compare and contrast the House of Representatives with the Senate, specifically noting the size of each and the accountability of each house to the people.

Topic:

Compare and contrast the House of Representatives with the Senate, specifically noting the size of each and the accountability of each house to the people.

Times New Roman, 12 point, 2x line spacing.

Coursebook: Dautrich, K. J., Yalof, D. A., & Bejarano, C. E. (2020). The Enduring Democracy. Thousand Oaks: CQ Press.

Does democracy require equality of income or wealth?Discuss why democracy might make a country more or less egalitarian.

Description

Required Resources

Read/review the following resources for this activity:

Textbook: Chapter 1 ,2, 3

Lesson

Minimum of 1 scholarly source (can include your textbook)

Initial Post Instructions

For the initial post, respond to one of the following options, and label the beginning of your post indicating either Option 1 or Option 2:

Option 1: Does democracy require equality of income or wealth?

Discuss why democracy might make a country more or less egalitarian?

Writing Requirements

Minimum of 2 sources cited (assigned readings/online lessons and an outside source)

APA format for in-text citations and list of references