Overview
For this midterm exam, you will write one essay worth 100 points. Please select one of the 5 question options below. This Midterm is open book and open note, but you must cite sources from the internet and no collaboration with other people.
- According to chapter 2 - What core values and beliefs led to the American Revolution and the writing of the Articles of Confederation? How do these values and beliefs affect American politics today?
- According to chapter 3 - Discuss how the federal government shapes the actions of state and local governments.
- According to chapters 4 and 5 - Explain the difference between civil liberties and civil rights
- According to chapter 7 - Describe and explain the difference between the primary and general presidential election processes.
- According to chapter 8 - How does social media affect elections and campaigns? Is this a positive trend? Why or why not?