Civics -- Green/Raby

1) Research an important political philosopher--background, personality, historical impact and people who represent a contrasting school of thought.

2) I will prompt you with various discussion topics--be sure to respond to others' posts.

After reading the Time article, please respond to the following (assessment points)

1)  Describe the major elements of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. (3 pts.)

2)  From President Obama's point of view, how is this act providing positive change?  From the Republican Party's point of ...

After watching the Frontline video on Katrina and reading the FEMA article from the Heritage Foundation, react to the following questions:

1) What role did the National, State and Local Governments have in preventing, mitigating and reacting to Hurricane Katrina?

2) Evaluate how each level of ...

After watching the Frontline video on Katrina and reading the FEMA article from the Heritage Foundation, react to the following questions:

1) What role did the National, State and Local Governments have in preventing, mitigating and reacting to Hurricane Katrina?

2) Evaluate how each level of ...

1) What role did the National, State and Local Governments have in preventing, mitigating and reacting to Hurricane Katrina?

2) Evaluate how each level of government performed its duties. Be specific and back up your points with facts and logic.

Read and react to the following quote: "The USA Patriot Act and other actions that expanded the powers of the executive branch in matters of national security are necessary to protect the citizens of the United States from foreign and domestic threats."

1) Choose a side: do you agree or disagree ...

Read and react to the following quote: "The USA Patriot Act and other actions that expanded the powers of the executive branch in matters of national security are necessary to protect the citizens of the United States from foreign and domestic threats."

1) Choose a side: do you agree or disagree ...

Read and react to the following quote: "The USA Patriot Act and other actions that expanded the powers of the executive branch in matters of national security are necessary to protect the citizens of the United States from foreign and domestic threats."

1) Choose a side: do you agree or disagree ...

Read and react to the following quote: "The U.S. government needs to use any and all means, short of organ failure or death, to interrogate terror suspects so that future acts of terrorism can be prevented."

1) Choose a side: do you agree or disagree with this statement and why?
2) Use the ...

1) "Personify" the country you have studied and make a proposal before the U.N. General Assembly that benefits your country.

a) Explain how and why your country should benefit.

b) Describe any potential unintended consequences of the policy and explain why the benefits outweigh these.

2) Be sure ...