The Great American Government (Herring): Home

• Role of the President in the American Constitutional System
• Role of Congress in the American Constitutional System
• Role of the Supreme Court in the American Constitutional System
• Role of Political Parties in the American Constitutional System
• Role of Civil Rights Movements in the American Constitutional System
• States Rights in the American Constitutional System
• American Government and World Affairs
• U.S. Constitution: Literal or Living
• The Bill of Rights and Citizen Rights Protected
• American Federalism

One search for access to all database content (articles, etc.).

Goals:

• Develop research skills: Sources/References – Minimum of three (3) resources required. Only resources provided through McCallie’s online resources and accredited websites may be used. When utilizing a search engine, Google Scholar and Sweet Search are recommended.

• Develop writing skills (3–5 page paper).

• Develop public speaking skills and experience through oral presentation (5–7 minutes).

• Improve understanding of the United States government and the machinations/features responsible for its function.

Tasks:

• Research a topic from the project topics list and write a 3–5 page paper (with clearly defined introduction, body of content, and conclusion), give a 5–7 minute oral presentation sharing your research and personal thoughts while utilizing a visual aid (e.g. Prezi, PowerPoint, documentary-themed video, coffee table book, etc.).

• Complete Works Cited (text and pictures) per MLA guidelines.

Grade:

Paper –        40 pts.

Oral Presentation –    20 pts.

Visual Aid –        20 pts

Works Cited –        20 pts.

Total –         100 pts.

Due Date:

Exam period, Dec. 14, at 8:30am.