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Read this article. What did the Senate do regarding presidential appointments? Why? Why could this come back to haunt the Democrats? Do you think it the right thing to do? For extra effort read this article (this article was written before the recent change). How have filibusters changed? What is a reasonable solution?
Read the following article. What was the issue before the court? What was school district's reasoning? The plaintiff's? What, if any, restrictions can be placed students 1st amendment rights while at school? Where would you draw the line? What would help determine if a school should allow speech or not? In your opinion who was right in this case? Why?
Click on this link regarding the 113th congress. Make one unique observation. What does this say about the 113th congress? What impact would this have on the types of laws the 113th congress would be able to enact?
Old man take a look at my life, I am a lot like you were (Green group due Nov. 1 at 23:59)10/30/2013 Read the article about social security. What is social security? What is Druckenmiller's argument? What would be his alternative to SS? Who would benefit from his thinking? What is the counter argument to his point? Who is right?
Pick on the following three articles: cannabis, immigration,or budget . Based on the article you chose answer the following questions: What legislative issue does of the article focus on? How will the respective political parties approach the issue? Why might some members of congress differ on their opinion from follow party members? What, if any, are the potential pitfalls for the respective parties regarding the issue?
Which member of congress did you select? List their name, district, how many terms have they served.
Read the this article. Why do the democrats think they can gain some seats in the House of Representatives? Why might it be difficult to achieve? How should Democrats do to help their cause? What should Republicans do to help their cause? How is it possible Congress has awful approval ratings yet most representatives get re-elected? What could fix this?
Go through the slide show. What programs are affected by the shutdown? What parts are not affected? What seems to be the dividing line? In your opinion who will feel the worst effects of the shutdown? Why? Why is it potentially bad for the economy? Is the shutdown an appropriate tool to leverage for policy change for the Republican party? Why can it be counterproductive for the GOP?
Read the following article. What does the law attempt to do? Will it be successful? Why or why not? How could it be improved? Why is it limited to those under 18? Is that reasonable?
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