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| | == Homework == | | == Homework == |
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| − | (Choose any five questions)
| + | Answer the first three questions, and then two of the remaining three: |
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| | # What are the six major powers of Congress? | | # What are the six major powers of Congress? |
| | # Do you support term limits for congressmen? Do you support a power by the people to recall congressmen? How are these two powers different? | | # Do you support term limits for congressmen? Do you support a power by the people to recall congressmen? How are these two powers different? |
| − | # May communities lawfully create their own currency (money) in the United States as competition to dollar bills? Include a discussion of the Constitution in your answer.
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| − | # Why do you think Constitution Day is not celebrated as much as perhaps it should be in recent years?
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| | # Explain what fraction of the Senate is elected every two years, and the reason why only some of the senators are up for election on Election Day. | | # Explain what fraction of the Senate is elected every two years, and the reason why only some of the senators are up for election on Election Day. |
| − | # Should gerrymandering be unconstitutional? Explain.
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| − | # Do you think having Stephen Colbert testify before a Congressional committee makes a mockery of the institution?
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| − | # What obstacles might prevent Republicans from passing legislation in 2011?
| + | Extra credit (answer two of the following four questions): |
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| | # “Politics is not fair.” Should it be? | | # “Politics is not fair.” Should it be? |
| | # Explain the role of committees in Congress, with examples. | | # Explain the role of committees in Congress, with examples. |
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| − | Post your answers at [[American Government Homework Two]].
| + | You can post your answers at [[American Government Homework Two]]. |
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| | [[Category:American Government lectures]] | | [[Category:American Government lectures]] |