The Most Essential Amendment (Assigned 1/3/11)

Which of the ten amendments in the Bill of Rights do you feel is the most essential for citizens? Why?  Defend your answer with at least two reasons/examples.

Bill of Rights (Assigned 12/6/10)

Analyze the political cartoon above. Answer the following questions with detailed explanations:  1)What does each character in the cartoon symbolize? 2)What do you think is the message of the cartoon? 3)How might this cartoon pertain to American government today? 

Founding Fathers: Proud or Disappointed? (Assigned 11/15/10)

Take a moment to reflect on our recent exploration of both the Declaration of Independence and the events of the American Revolution. In your opinion, are we as a nation today still representing the ideals of our founding fathers as stated in the Declaration of Independence? Why or why not?  Please be sure to explain your opinion thoroughly with thoughtful supporting details.