Discussion questions

Required Resources

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• Fine, T. S., & Levin-Waldman, O. M. (2016). American government (2nd ed.) [Electronic version]. Retrieved from https://content.ashford.edu/

  • Chapter 8: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

  • Chapter 9: Political Parties

  • Chapter 10: Elections and Public Opinion

See attached file on chapters

Articles

• Pew Research Center. (2013, December 3). Section 4: The threat of terrorism and civil liberties (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. In Public Sees U.S. Power Declining As Support For Global Engagement Slips.Retrieved from http://www.people-press.org/2013/12/03/section-4-the-threat-of-terrorism-and-civil-liberties/

  • This website provides data and statistical information concerning the public’s views on the intersection of terrorism and civil liberties. This background information highlights some of the rights U.S.citizens have along with some of the obligations of the federal government.This website will aid students in this week’s discussions.
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• Pew Research Center. (2014, June 26). Overview (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. In Beyond Red vs. Blue: The Political Typology. Retrieved from http://www.people-press.org/2014/06/26/the-political-typology-beyond-red-vs-blue/

  • This article introduces the Political Typology terms, concepts, and methods. The additional information will enable students to expand their insights into their own personal political norms, beliefs, and values.
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Web Pages

• Constitution Party. (2015). Seven principles (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Retrieved from http://www.constitutionparty.com/our-principles/seven-principles/

  • This page presents national policy goals of the Constitution Party. Scroll down on page to select a specific policy area.
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• DNC Services Corporation. (2015). Our party (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Retrieved from http://www.democrats.org/about/our_party

  • This page presents national policy goals of the Democratic Party. Click on the “Issues” tab and select a specific policy area.
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• Green Party of the United States. (2015). The ten key values of the Green Party (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Retrieved from http://www.gp.org/tenkey.php

  • This page presents national policy goals of the Green Party. Scroll down on page to select a specific policy area.
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• Libertarian Party. (2015). Issues (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Retrieved from http://www.lp.org/issues

  • This page presents national policy goals of theLibertarian Party. Scroll down on page to select a specific policy area. 
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• Republican National Committee.(2014). Our party|GOP (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Retrieved from https://gop.com/our-gop/

  • This page presents national policy goals of the Republican Party. Scroll down on page to select a specific policy area.
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