POS 301 GCU Entire Course Arizona and Federal Government

POS 301 GCU Entire Course Arizona and Federal Government

POS 301 GCU Entire Course Arizona and Federal Government

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POS 301

Arizona and Federal Government

POS 301 Full Course

POS 301 Topic 1 DQ

In 1787, the
Constitution was drafted with a Preamble to explicitly state that the origins
of power in this new democracy resided not with a king, but with the people.
“We the People” has generally evolved over the years to include more than it
did in the late 18th Century. In your opinion, are there still groups who are
disenfranchised and are not considered as an equal source of power in our
democracy?

POS 301 Week 1 Assignment We the
People Worksheet

Details:

Complete the
“We the People Worksheet.”

Utilize the
required readings, academic websites, and the GCU Library as resources for this
assignment.

While APA
format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing
is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA
documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in
the Student Success Center.

You are
required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions
in the Student Success Center.

POS 301 Topic 2 DQ

In 2013, the
Supreme Court struck down as unconstitutional the Defense of Marriage Act
(DOMA) which was passed by Congress. Would this be an example of checks and
balances between the legislative and judicial branches? Should the U.S. Supreme
Court, a nonelected body, have the power to make such decisions on acts passed
by the legislative body, who are elected by the people?

POS 301 Week 2 Principles and Articles
of the United States Constitution Worksheet

Details:

Complete the
“Principles and Articles of the United States Constitution Worksheet.”

Utilize the
required readings, academic websites, and the GCU Library as resources for this
assignment.

While APA format
is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is
expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA
documentation guidelines, which can be found in the GCU APA Style Guide,
located in the Student Success Center.

You are
required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions
in the Student Success Center.

POS 301 Topic 3 DQ 1

Federalism
results from the interaction between the different layers of government. Many
issues are discussed not in terms of right and wrong, but who is responsible
for addressing the issue. Immigration has long been a federal issue. However,
in 2010 the state of Arizona passed a controversial bill (Senate Bill 1070)
that essentially gave power to the state to implement immigration law. Several
sections of this bill were deemed unconstitutional by the United States Supreme
Court. This situation is a prime example of the conflict federalism can create.
Please provide your opinion on immigration within the context of federalism.

POS 301 Topic 4 DQ 1

Should we
keep the Electoral College or go to straight popular vote? Why?

POS 301 Week 3 Assignment Electoral
College Essay

Details:

Write an
essay of 750-1,000 words in which you:

1.



Describe
the structure and function of the Electoral College.

•           How and when was it created in the
U.S.?

•           Why was it created, and by whom?

2.



Compare the
Electoral College to a popular vote approach for elections.

•           How does the Electoral College system
operate/function?

•           What
are consequences of using an Electoral College system versus a popular vote?
Use the 2000 presidential election as an example.

3.



Assess the
value of an individual citizen’s vote under the Electoral College system.

•           Why does the U.S. still use the Electoral
College for presidential elections today?

Utilize the
required readings, academic websites, and the GCU Library as resources for this
assignment.

Prepare this
assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide,
located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This
assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the
assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are
required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions
in the Student Success Center.

POS 301 Topic 4 DQ 1

Should we
keep the Electoral College or go to straight popular vote? Why?

POS 301 Week 4 Assignment Electoral
College Essay

Details:

Write an
essay of 750-1,000 words in which you:

1.



Describe
the structure and function of the Electoral College.

•           How and when was it created in the
U.S.?

•           Why was it created, and by whom?

2.



Compare the
Electoral College to a popular vote approach for elections.

•           How does the Electoral College system
operate/function?

•           What
are consequences of using an Electoral College system versus a popular vote?
Use the 2000 presidential election as an example.

3.



Assess the
value of an individual citizen’s vote under the Electoral College system.

•           Why does the U.S. still use the
Electoral College for presidential elections today?

Utilize the
required readings, academic websites, and the GCU Library as resources for this
assignment.

Prepare this
assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide,
located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This
assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the
assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are
required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions
in the Student Success Center.

POS 301 Topic 5 DQ 1

How would you
describe the purpose of the Bill of Rights at the time the U.S. Constitution
was drafted and today?

POS 301 Topic 6 DQ 1

At the time
of the drafting of the Arizona Constitution, the Progressive Party and Movement
was very influential in American politics. As such, the framers of the Arizona
Constitution added specific powers to the people, such as the recall of judges.
What are the pros and cons of such democratic principles being embedded in a
state constitution?

POS 301 Topic 7 DQ 1

Federal
judges do not have a mandatory retirement age, yet Arizona and 32 other states
require all state judges to vacate their positions upon turning age 70. Should
Arizona’s judges be forced to retire at age 70? Might this be considered age
discrimination or is it a necessary protection for the people?

POS 301 Week 7 Assignment Analyzing
Tax Worksheet

Details:

Former
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Marshall once stated, “The power to tax is the
power to destroy.” The power to tax, the principle of taxation, and the effect
taxes have on citizens has existed since the inception of America itself.
However, much of it is misunderstood.

Utilizing
your property tax bill, pay stub, utility bill, and a sales tax receipt, complete
the Analyzing Tax Worksheet.

POS 301 Topic 8 DQ 1

Arizona
citizens retain several very progressive rights, namely the right to
initiative, referendum, recall of elected officials, recall of judges, election
of corporation commissioners and election of a state mine inspector. Please
select three of these democratic rights and make an argument as to why giving
power directly to the people in this manner is a benefit for all of society.