Category: American Studies

Discuss the nature of political polling. Be sure to discuss terms such as random

Discuss the nature of political polling. Be sure to discuss terms such as random sample and margin of error. What should the public look for in determining whether a poll is accurate? Discuss media consolidation. What is it? Outline the main concern some have when it comes to media coverage? Are the critics right or wrong
Discuss the differences in judicial philosophies we see on the Supreme Court today? Your book highlights the adaptive verses originalist approach. 4.What does the FCC do? Discuss it’s current position on media consolidation. Second Half
Discuss the entire process of how a bill becomes a law. Use real examples from bills passed by Congress. Why do most bills not become law?
Discuss some of the powers of the President. Do any of his powers help him be an effective agenda setter?
Discuss the difference between the merits and spoil system?
Discuss judicial activism and restraint. Cite outside examples of each.
Discuss the nature of search warrants? When are they needed and when are they not? Be sure to discuss cases where questions of this nature were decided in the courts?

A). Public opinion is very important in any democracy. Citizens should have the

A). Public opinion is very important in any democracy. Citizens should have the right to voice their opinions and have their leaders listen to their opinions. However, we know that many Americans do not care much about politics and government and do not voice their opinions. Why do many Americans not care about politics? What can be done to get more Americans involved in the political process? (150 words minimum)
B). Political socialization is the process by which we acquire our political beliefs and attitudes. The three agents of political socialization are family, school, and peer groups. Using the three agents of socialization as a guide, describe in detail how the process of political socialization takes place. (150 words minimum)
C). Go to the following link, http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2016/president/us/general_election_trump_vs_clinton-5491.html. Once you click on the link, scroll down and analyze the graph. What does the graph show? Do you see a trend in the polling data, and what do you think explains the data? Based on the polling data why did Donald Trump win the Presidential election and not Hillary Clinton? (150 words minimum)