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PS 2010 American State and Local Politics

Unit 1 Journal

Do you believe the United States should change to a direct democracy or remain a representative democracy? Explain your answer. Give an example of how you think the democracy in the United States would be helped or hurt if the country switched to a direct democracy. Use facts to support your opinion.

Your journal entry must be at least 200 words. No references or citations are necessary.

PS 2010 American State and Local Politics

Unit 2 Journal

Why do you think voter turnout in the United States is lower than that of most well-established democracies in other nations? What do you think could be a way to increase voter turnout? Use facts to support your opinion.

Your journal entry must be at least 200 words. No references or citations are necessary.

PS 2010 American State and Local Politics

Unit 3 Journal

If you were to work for an elected official, would you prefer to work in a smaller group that is more hands-on, grass roots, and collaborative, or would you rather work in a large, bustling atmosphere of professional politico and consultants? Which do you think would produce better results? Use examples to support your opinion.

Your journal entry must be at least 200 words. No references or citations are necessary.

PS 2010 American State and Local Politics

Unit 4 Journal

If you were just elected governor of your state, which of your qualities and skills do you think would lend themselves most to that position? Which qualities or skills do you think you would need to add to your repertoire, and why?

Your journal entry must be at least 200 words. No references or citations are necessary.

PS 2010 American State and Local Politics

Unit 5 Journal

First, try to think of a situation in which the individual rights of an accused criminal should be considered above the individual rights of his or her victim. Now that you have created this situation in your mind, how would you feel if you or a family member were the victim in the situation? Does this affect your response?

Your journal entry must be at least 200 words. No references or citations are necessary.

PS 2010 American State and Local Politics

Unit 6 Journal

Do you vote? Why, or why not? What would it take to change your mind (to either vote or stop voting)? Provide three reasons why you do or do not vote and three things that would cause you to change your mind.

Your journal entry must be at least 200 words. No references or citations are necessary.

PS 2010 American State and Local Politics

Unit 7 Journal

Comment on the influence of minorities on the political process and the impact of affirmative action. Have you personally seen an impact in your life or someone’s you know? Please share your thoughts on this.

Your journal entry must be at least 200 words. No references or citations are necessary.

PS 2010 American State and Local Politics

Unit 8 Journal

How can you apply what you learned in this course to your career or life success?

Do you feel that taxes are “legal?” Explain your answer. If you could revise or create a new tax system, what elements would you want it to have, and what would you consider a fair method of determining how much citizens are required to pay?

Optional: Did you enjoy this course? Why, or why not? Do you have any suggestions on improvements?

Your journal entry must be at least 200 words. No references or citations are necessary.