Please choose one of the following topics and discuss arguing for or against a position.  You must choose a side in your discussion.   

1. Argue      whether to keep or toss partisan primaries in all states
2. Argue      for or against ERA at this point in time
3. Select      a passage from an assigned reading and discuss its significance or      importance. Ensure your discussion: Includes the passage (include      paragraph or page number of the quote); ) A description to put the quote      in context (what is it in reference to?); Why the passage is important or      significant in the study of political science; Whether you agree/disagree      with the passage; Examples that support/disprove the passage; etc. Be sure      to include references (from other sources) to support your discussion.
4. Compare      and contrast two interest groups that have similar interests, but tactics,      approach, etc. are different. Be sure to include in your discussion which      group is more effective and why.
5. Explain      why the Bureaucracy is or is not “The Real Government.”
6. Argue      whether the Constitution should be considered a fixed text (originalists)      or can constitutional law evolve in response to changing circumstances and      values (living constitutionalist).
7. Argue      whether either political parties or interest groups plays the bigger role      in ensuring individuals thoughts and opinions are considered during the      democratic process.
8. Discuss      whether the sovereignty of the state has been undermined or enhanced by      globalization. In what ways have the activities of supranational agencies,      economic agreements, and military alliances been responsible? 

Annotated Bibliography

Provide a list and brief description of at least two sources that you have identified for this.  One of these must be a primary source document and one must be an academic journal article.  These should be specific sources, not just places where you can find sources.  The goal here is to see that you have dug in a bit and actually found something that pertains to the issue you will be researching.  APA style is required. Annotated bibliographies should be submitted via the Assignments Folder.

If you are unfamiliar with annotated bibliographies, these guides may be useful: