Hi class,
This coming week we’ll be working on Module 13: https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/pol-100-0507-spring-2025-introduction-to-american-government/module-13-should-the-law-be-always-observed-mlks-letter-from-birmingham-jail/
Hi class,
This coming week we’ll be working on Module 13: https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/pol-100-0507-spring-2025-introduction-to-american-government/module-13-should-the-law-be-always-observed-mlks-letter-from-birmingham-jail/
Welcome back from spring break! This coming week we’ll be working on Module 12: https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/pol-100-0507-spring-2025-introduction-to-american-government/module-12-the-supreme-court-in-action-the-wal-mart-case/
These questions are based on the “Sex Class Action” article:
Hi class,
This week we’ll be studying the Court System: https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/pol-100-0507-spring-2025-introduction-to-american-government/module-11-the-court-system/
Note, next Sunday spring break begins. During the break we won’t have new modules, so you can continue to work on this module, or complete any makeup assignments you may have.
2. Think about how federal judges get to become judges – unlike Presidents, Mayors and members of Congress (and other legislatures), they are not elected, but rather appointed. Many Americans have thus called the federal courts system, and especially the Supreme Court, anti-democratic places in our government. Do you agree that the Supreme Court, for example, is an anti-democratic part of our government? What could be the reason for this way of choosing judges in federal courts? (HINT: think about our discussion of “Federalist #10”, and which social class plays a leading role in our government system.)
Hi class,
I have finished grading your first exams. Couple of things to keep in mind.
Hi class,
This week, we’ll be continuing work on Module 9, focusing on the War on Terror, and the Patriot Act.
I should I have all exams graded by mid-week. I will send another announcement mid-week regarding the exam.
Hi class,
This week I’ll be reading your exam, and you’ll be working on our new module: https://openlab.bmcc.cuny.edu/pol-100-0507-spring-2025-introduction-to-american-government/module-9-civil-liberties-and-the-bill-of-rights-10-19-10-25-20/
Please note that you will have 2 weeks to complete this module. This week you should focus on the section dealing with the Bill of Rights.