If the ” if he ” if ˜is’ means is and never has been, that is not ” that is one thing Paper instructions: œIt depends on what the meaning of the word ˜is’ is. If the ” if he ” if ˜is’ means is and never has been, that is not ” that is one thing. If it means there is none, that was a completely true statement. . . . Now, if someone had asked me on that day, are you having any kind of sexual relations with Ms. Lewinsky, that is, asked me a question in the present tense, I would have said no. And it would have been completely true. President Bill Clinton, 1998 œTribal sovereignty means that; it’s sovereign. I mean, you’re a ” you’ve been given sovereignty, and you’re viewed as a sovereign entity. And therefore the relationship between the federal government and tribes is one between sovereign entities. ”President George Bush, 2004 Assignment: You will write a 3-4-page definition of an abstract term. Although this assignment might at first glance seem rather straightforward (and even easy), I urge you to think critically and deeply about this project before you begin. The best essays will choose a term or a concept that has some depth or complexity, perhaps one that is frequently (or profoundly) misrepresented, misunderstood, or debated. Before you begin writing your essay, you might consider doing a bit of research, either online or in the library. You may cite other writers’ discussions of this term, or public figures’ use, misuse, or abuse of the term in your essay. The very best essays will avoid simplistic definitions of common terms, and will instead look for fresh, unusual, or troubling aspects of the term or concept. Feel free to choose your own topic, but you might consider developing your essay around one of the following abstract concepts: Right to privacy Leadership Right to Life Character Prejudice Liberal Cult Heroism Secular humanism Conservative Patriotism Generosity Intelligent design Courage Terrorism Progress Freedom of speech Torture Human rights Obscenity Your essay should be typed or word-processed, in 11- or 12-point Times, Times New Roman, or Courier font, with one-inch margins, and should include the following: a first page that includes your name, the name and section of the class, and the date; a title that reflects the topic and the position of your essay; a List of Works Cited that properly credits any sources that you use; an introductory paragraph that lays out the issue or concept that you will be defining and that presents the complexity of the term or concept under study; assertive topic sentences and smooth transitions; well-written sentences that have smooth diction and that express complete thoughts; a conclusion that briefly re-states the focus of your paper and your conclusions, and that ends gracefully.