Constitution and Civil Liberties

Constitution and Civil Liberties

Introduction

  1. 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.
  2. Summarize the article in your own words.
  3. 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.

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