Government 1

Assignment 1
VIDEO 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_zTN4BXvYI1
VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

Watch the videos and respond to the following questions:
1. (Video 1) Why do politicians use negative campaigning? When did they start using it?
2. (Video 2) Explain the difference between a primary and a caucus.
3. (Video 3) Explain how the Electoral College works.
Answer each question with between 100 and 150 words. Type answers in a single Word document
ASSIGNMENT 2
VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

Watch the videos and respond to the following questions:
1. Describe and explain the various functions of interest groups.
2. Distinguish between interest groups and political parties.
Answer each question with between 100 and 150 words. Type answers in a single Word document
ASSIGNMENT3
VIDEO 1

Watch the video and respond to the following questions:
1. Discuss the concept of bicameralism.
2. Compare and contrast the various responsibilities and functionsof the House and Senate.
3. Discuss the significance of the filibuster.
Answer each question with between 100 and 150 words. Type answers in a single Word document
ASSIGNMENT 4 $10 FOR THIS PAGE
VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

Directions: In a paragraph or two per question respond to the following questions:
1. Which leadership hat of the president do you consider most important?Why?
2. Which hat gives the president the power to negotiate treaties?
3. Do you think the president has too many or too few responsibilities?If too many then how should they be reduced?If too few then how should they be expanded?
4. Explain the president’s role as chief executive and how the president controls and directs federal bureaucratic agencies of government.
5. Discuss the Watergate Scandal of the Nixon Administration within the political and ethical context of the separation of powers.Did the system of checks and balances operate according to constitutional design to limit presidential power?
ASSIGNMENT 5
VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

1. Discuss the difference between the U.S. federal deficits andthe federal debt.
2. Explain the nature of federal expenditures and why so much of the budget is uncontrollable.
3. What is the primary source of government revenues?
Answer each question with between 100 and 150 words. Type answers in a single Word document
ASSIGNMENT 6
VIDEO 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mi1iyROgOAY
Watch the video and respond to the following questions:
1. What is the bureaucracy and how does it function in American society?
2. Why do Americans often have a negative view of bureaucrats? Are the criticisms fair? Why or why not?
Answer each question with between 100 and 150 words. Type answers in a single Word document
ASSIGNMENT 7
Watch the videos and respond to the following questions:
VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

1. Discuss the role of the United States Supreme Court in our constitutional system.
2. The Supreme Court often makes controversial decisions such as legalizing abortion and striking down segregation in schools. Do you think it is the role of the Supreme Court to make decisions regarding public policy? Why or why not?
Answer each question with between 100 and 150 words. Type answers in a single Word document
ASSIGNMENT 8
VIDEO 1

Answer each question with between 100 and 150 words. Type answers in a separate Word document
1. What is the difference between a progressive tax and a regressive tax?
2. Discuss Star Parker’s view of our entitlement culture? Do you agree with her? Explain why or why not?
ASSIGNMENT 9
VIDEO 1

Watch the video and respond to the following questions:
1. Discuss some of the issues with the American health care system and both Presidents Clinton and Obama’s attempt to address those problems.
2. Discuss some of the difficulties encountered with President Obama’s Affordable Health Care Act AKA Obamacare.
Answer each question with between 100 and 150 words. Type answers in a single Word document
ASSIGNMENT 10
Watch the video and respond to the following questions:
VIDEO 1

1. Discuss America’s transition from historical isolationism to a more interventionist foreign policy after WWII.
2. What is the point of Rep. Ron Paul’s discussion in the video? Do you agree with him?
Answer each question with between 100 and 150 words. Type answers in a single Word document