by Belinder | Aug 3, 2023 | POLITICAL SCIENCE
The Electoral College was created to protect US citizens against mob rule. Mob rule is the control of a lawful government system by a mass of people through violence and intimidation. However, some Americans question the legitimacy of this process. Pick one election...
by Belinder | Aug 3, 2023 | POLITICAL SCIENCE
Research the background of your Congressional representatives based on your address listed with CU – two senators and a member of the House of Representatives. Find out about their previous occupation(s), political experience, family, income, education, and...
by Belinder | Aug 1, 2023 | POLITICAL SCIENCE
How and why do leaders in Latin America rise to power through charisma and populist ideals? What are the causes that lead up to their rise and how do they maintain it?
by Belinder | Aug 1, 2023 | POLITICAL SCIENCE
Is American democracy declining amid increasing inequality? Make sure to connect your argument with the articles we covered during the class, and your own thoughts and knowledge
by Belinder | Aug 1, 2023 | POLITICAL SCIENCE
Some observers express concern about high re-election rates for incumbent members of Congress and have advocated for term limits as a way to formally remove long-time members of Congress. Why do you think these proposals for term limits are being advanced?...
by Belinder | Aug 1, 2023 | POLITICAL SCIENCE
Can democracy be sustained when so few people are involved in the political system? Voter turnout in a local election can run less than 10 percent, yet local governments are the ones that affect people more closely on a daily basis. Why do more people not...
