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WEEK 3

7/10/2014

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Read: Chapter 5 & Chapter 6
- What is political dissent? – Political Parties, Elections & Public Opinion - 2010 Election in
California – The 2012 and 2016 election - The impact of national elections – the 2000 election
Understanding Citizens United
- Social and economic policy in the 20th & 21st century – Hot Button Political Issues – Media,
Advocacy, and the role of Interest Groups. Who is A.L.E.C. and why should you care?
- Handouts in class

-First Draft of Critical Reflective Essay is due Thursday at the start of class
– Short Essay: Question given in class by instructor (Thursday)
Guiding Questions
  • Describe three themes from the video below that relate to the lecture topics from class.
  • How do the themes from the video relate to the course themes?
  • What are the benefits and disadvantages to the passage of Citizens United?
  • How can corporate influence in political strengthen or weaken our democracy?
Requirements for BLOG POSTS
  • You must write 250 words each post (due Thursday @ Midnight), Responses to two other students 50 words each (due Sunday @ midnight)
  • Students must post during the week the blog is assigned or it will not be graded.
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