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This short answer essay is meant to gauge both your class engagement and retention of our content. Please respond to the four questions posted below. In order to receive full credit, you must address specific quotes and sections from the book American Government 3ELinks to an external site., and cite the specific subsection or page you found it on, this is required to get full credit. This shows that you are directly engaging with course materials. Focus on connecting key terms from the texts, and show how the quote you chose relates to the question being asked. Whenever there is a key term, make sure you define it in your own words. To reiterate, your answer has two main components, quotes, and explanations in your own words. Your responses should be no longer than 2-3 paragraphs. They are not full essays. Please make sure to answer each specific part of every question. You may also want to provide additional real-world examples taken from the readings and lectures.
Please follow the formatting guidelines set out by the MLALinks to an external site. Links to an external site.for the setup (font, size, name block). This is not a full essay, however, we need you to use MLA as a template for your introductory material, and include your short responses after every question. For more help see the video on Canvas about this assignment. You will be deducted points if you do not follow this format.
Each answer will be worth 25 points, for 100 points total. Question Set 2 is due on Canvas at 11:59 pm on Friday, 5/19. You should upload your response as a .docx file or PDF to the Question Set #1 assignment tab. Please do not use any other file format. Additionally, any use of generative AI is expressly prohibited. If you cheat in any capacity, plagiarism or collusion with other students, it will garner an immediate failure. Here is a link to UCI’s academic policy.
1. A) Explain the logic between the structure of the legislative branch and the fears of the founding fathers. B) How do the different houses in Congress facilitate better representation? C) What is the term given to Congress’s ability to check the executive, and how does it work? D) Using a current event that was given in our modules, show how one house of Congress has dampened efficiency. Give three quotes, and use key terms from the text.
2. A) Explain the link between representation and the current landscape of Congress. Does Congress adequately represent the people? B) What are the different models of representation, and how do they relate to whether or not Congress is responsive to the people or is doing what is needed on the national level? C) Is Congress getting more representative? D) Using a current event from our modules, what is a barrier to representativeness? Give three quotes, and use key terms from the text.
3. A) Explain the role of the president from the viewpoint of the founding fathers. B) Has that role changed over time, and if it has, how so? C) What components of direct presidential action threaten the checks and balances instilled by the founders? D) How has the President’s role in overseeing the bureaucracy changed the executive branch over time? Give three quotes, and use key terms from the text.
4. A) Is the current judicial branch a good representation of what the founding fathers envisioned for its role? B) How has its role changed over time? Explain the components of the change. C) Explain how the SCOTUS is influenced by the role of the President. D) Is this role of the President good or bad for democracy and separation of powers? Please include one current event video from our modules in your answer and give three quotes, and use key terms from the text.
"For your second question set, I recommend that you look for quotes that are directly answering the question and you can elaborate on them. Also, use key words that help your response. Hope this helps. "
from chapters : Chapter 11, Chapter 12,Chapter 13,Chapter15