Hi class,
This week, we continue with the second half of Module 9.
Exam-related…
Hi class,
I have finished grading your first exams. Couple of things to keep in mind.
- If you wrote your email address on your exam paper, you should have received a link to your graded exam, whereby you can view your grade and my comments.
- If you DID NOT receive such an email with a link to your graded exam, that means you forgot to write you email address on your exam paper, and thus I was unable to email you. If you want to see your graded exam, email me and let me know.
- IMPORTANT: The First Exam can be rewritten for a higher grade. If you would like to rewrite your exam, please go ahead and do so. Read the comments I wrote on your exam, review and rewrite those questions. Upload it, and send me an email letting me know that you’ve rewritten your exam.
- NOTE: Exam responses that contained 1-3 sentences lost credit. You are expected to write more than that on your exam. Each question should be in paragraph(s) form. Please ensure that you don’t submit any rewritten responses that contain 1-3 sentences…
- If you have any questions about your exam, or if you don’t see a grade for your exam on your Brightspace class page, please let me know.
New module has been added
Hi class,
Next week I’ll be reading through your exams, while you’re be working on Module 9: https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/pol-100-0502-fall-2024-introduction-to-american-government/module-9-civil-liberties-and-the-bill-of-rights-10-19-10-25-20/
Note, Module 9 will take place over two weeks.
Discussion Board 9.2
- P. Williams writes in her essay, that the war on terror is a new type of a war. What’s new about it, how is it different from traditional wars?
- In what ways does the “Roving Wiretaps” of the Patriot Act seem to violate the Bill of Rights? Which amendment(s) does it seem to violate and why?
- What about “Sneek and Peek” Warrants?
Discussion Board 9.1
- Describe how you understand the “Establishment Clause” and the related “Lemon Test”.
- Is burning the US flag protected by the First Amendment? Explain by referring to the relevant court case discussed in the reading.
- What does it mean when someone says “I’m taking the Fifth”?
Ignore the last question on the exam
Hi class,
I made a mistake with the last question on the exam, regarding the American flag. You’ll see it on our second exam.
So, please ignore the last question on our first exam.
The First Exam has been posted
Hi class,
I have posted our First Exam: https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/pol-100-0502-fall-2024-introduction-to-american-government/module-8-first-exam-2/
As usual, you have the entire week to write the exam, which is due next Sunday, by midnight
Please do not rush through the exam, and make sure your responses are longer than 2-3 sentences.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to email me.
New module has been posted
Hi class,
I just posted our new module for the upcoming week: Module 7
Just as FYI, next Sunday I’ll be posting our First Exam.
Discussion Board 7.1
- Describe the primary differences in the role of citizens in government, among the federal, confederation, and unitary systems.
- Briefly explain how you understand the system of division of power.
- How does the federal government shape the actions of state and local governments? Write your answer based on doing a bit of research on how the federal government has influenced the actions of NY state and local governments, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
New module has been posted…
Hi class,
This coming week we’ll be working on Module 6.
