After viewing the assigned videos, answer the following prompt question with a substantive post of at least 100 words. See rubric below. A response of “I agree/don’t agree” does not constitute a substantive post. Be sure to review your classmates’ posts and respond substantively to at least 2 of your classmates.
You are able to earn up to 5 points for this assignment.
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BASED ON YOUR REVIEW OF THE ASSIGNED VIDEOS:
Would Jim Stimson agree or disagree with the commentator regarding the public’s trust in government? Why? What does Stimson say is the reason behind the public’s trust in government?
Please study the videos below and answer the questions in the Discussion Forum. Note that the videos will open in an external window. Close the window to return to this course.
Jim Stimson (University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill) discusses how the public’s opinion about government connects to the overall state of the economy and how people’s support for public officials is not always tied directly to the performance of those officials.
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The following political commentator argues that people’s trust in government is low today because lobbyists are a strong influence in politics and the politicians are thus not responsive to the people (see especially the section at 3:50):
Poll: 8 in 10 Don’t Trust The Government
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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS (post in Forum)
Would Jim Stimson (see video at top) agree or disagree with this commentator? Why? What does Stimson say is the reason behind the public’s trust in government?
