Please identify and briefly describe the major principles that underlie the US Constitution (see PowerPoint). Illustrate one of these principles with an example from a current issue in the news. For example, the principle of federalism is illustrated by each state established its own rules regarding social distancing in March of 2020 (two paragraphs, thirty points).
California’s most significant constitutional development is represented by the Constitution of 1849, the Constitution of 1879, and the reforms of the Progressive era beginning in 1911. Select one of these changes and discuss its causes and its consequences on Californians. (two or three paragraphs, thirty points)
Another important debate about politics is about whether direct or representative democracy is better. Review the discussion in the California chapter about direct democracy. First, briefly define the different types of direct democracy: the initiative, the referendum, and the recall. Second, go to the Secretary of State of CA election websiteLinks to an external site. and review current propositions that may be on the next election’s ballot or find a proposition from a previous election. Summarize the one you selected. Third, do you believe that the people ought to be deciding the issue that you selected, or is it better left to state leaders in Sacramento to decide? (three paragraphs approximately, forty points) Note: When citing research, state the author or title of the website as part of your discussion (or put in a parenthetical reference and then have a separate works-cited page with a full correct citation). If you are citing materials posted on Canvas, no need for a formal citation at the end of your essay. Simply state, “according to the textbook or the California reading, etc…A good guide for MLA is the Owl at Purdue website.Links to an external site.
California’s most significant constitutional development is represented by the Constitution of 1849, the Constitution of 1879, and the reforms of the Progressive era beginning in 1911. Select one of these changes and discuss its causes and its consequences on Californians. (two or three paragraphs, thirty points)
Another important debate about politics is about whether direct or representative democracy is better. Review the discussion in the California chapter about direct democracy. First, briefly define the different types of direct democracy: the initiative, the referendum, and the recall. Second, go to the Secretary of State of CA election websiteLinks to an external site. and review current propositions that may be on the next election’s ballot or find a proposition from a previous election. Summarize the one you selected. Third, do you believe that the people ought to be deciding the issue that you selected, or is it better left to state leaders in Sacramento to decide? (three paragraphs approximately, forty points) Note: When citing research, state the author or title of the website as part of your discussion (or put in a parenthetical reference and then have a separate works-cited page with a full correct citation). If you are citing materials posted on Canvas, no need for a formal citation at the end of your essay. Simply state, “according to the textbook or the California reading, etc…A good guide for MLA is the Owl at Purdue website.Links to an external site.
