Constitution and Civil Liberties
Introduction
- Locate a current events article from the past year. The event should be related to politics or government policy in the United States. The source must be credible such as a reputable news outlet.
- Summarize the article in your own words.
- Explain how the article/event is related to one or more of the concepts below taken from the chapters.
Formatting: 3 pages total (see template in content)
- APA 7th title page
- One-page (or more) single space content (Times New Roman, 12” font, left justified)
- In text citations (Author, year)
- Separate APA 7th reference page
Concepts to connect to a current event:
- separation of powers
- checks/balances
- direct democracy
- legitimacy
- tyranny
- federalism
- right to an attorney
- establishment clause
- Freedom of religion
- prior restraint
Below I have attached a Rubic Graph as well to guide you.