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How does government affect our daily life?

What are the four types of government (oligarchy, aristocracy, monarchy, democracy)?

What examples are there of Marxism in society today?

What are the similarities between monarchy and dictatorship?

In which areas do you think people's rights and liberties are at risk of government intrusion? What solutions would you impose?

What are some positives/advantages of corporal punishment?

What are five reasons to support the death penalty?

What are the three parts of the Constitution?  

What is the difference between unitary and federal systems?

I heard that it is illegal for a teacher to not allow their student to use the restroom. Is this true?

What are the similarities and differences between a state government and a regime?

How is modern law different from the Hammurabi code?

What Are The 3 Systems Of Government?

List the strengths and weaknesses of elite power.

How does the judicial branch check the other branches?

Following current events related to immigration reform, a group of students came to school wearing t-shirts representing national flags from a variety of countries and were bullied by fellow students with a variety of racial and ethnic slurs. How would you respond to both groups? Be sure to cite any applicable case law, school board policies, and state laws to support your answer.

What must we, as individuals, sacrifice to facilitate public order? Do we ever give up too much in the interest of public record? If so, when?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of liberalism and radicalism?

Why is the Bill of Rights important?  

Is it adultery if you are not married, but cheat on someone else?

What are the similarities between Democrats and Republicans?

Which is the most powerful branch of government? Why? Give examples.

What rhetorical devices did John F. Kennedy use in his inaugural speech?

In 1944, the Supreme Court upheld the authority of the US government to order the internment of a minority group in the interest of national security, even though there was no evidence that any members of this group were disloyal to the United States. Should the same policy be applied today against American Muslims or Muslim immigrants? Why or why not?

Based on your understanding of the role of government, what is the appropriate balance between government and freedom in the American democracy? Do you think government should be more active, providing assistance to achieve a common good for all citizens? Or should government be more limited, involved only to the extent that it protects individual rights and liberties?

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of vehicle patrol and foot patrol. How do these different methods of patrol impact community relations? Police efficiency?

Do you think it is important to know both sides of the story? Why?

What are the strengths and weakness of the legislative branch?

What did the phrase "parchment barriers" mean?

How does the government protect the rights of its citizens?

What is the difference between treating people equally and fairly?

What does the U.S. Constitution say about the Supreme Court?

Could someone explain the implications of Locard's Exchange Principle in relation to evidence?

What is the difference between the classical and positivist theories of criminology? How are they reflected in the social credit system?

What percentage of Americans are military veterans?

Define the difference between political culture and political ideology.  

What is the difference between a state and a government?

What citizen involvement does the executive branch have?

What kind of system of government is Nigeria operating with? Because I think the presidential system they are operating is not really working.

Is "The Star Spangled Banner" mandatory in public schools?   Is it a law that a child sing "The Star Spangled Banner" in public schools?

Discuss the informal and formal powers of the Texas Governor.

Can I sue the apartment complex for my car being stolen from there? I had my car stolen from my apartment complex which is gated.  The apartment managers assigned me my own parking spot which it was stolen from.  Also there are no on guards or cameras of any kind.

What is/are the difference(s) between policy and decision?

The shirking of jury duty is a real problem in the United States. Give some reasons for this and suggest what can be done about it.

How Can Supreme Court Decisions Be Overturned

What are the similarities between communism and democracy?

What are some pros and cons of the U.S. legal system? 

What are the differences between a "status offense" and "juvenile delinquency"?

How do interest groups try to influence the courts?

What common problems have existed throughout the centuries for people in law enforcement?