FINAL EXAM ESSAY QUESTION
ONE QUESTION, FIVE parts for a TOTAL of 40
sentences (may be prepared ahead of time)
1) Explain the three principles of
democracy --examples of how they are
flourishing and where they are lacking.
2) Where do you see the three principles
present or absent in the various provisions
of the U.S. Constitution?
3) Third, choose ONE of the linkage
institution (political parties or interest
groups), define the various roles they play
in our political system, how they advance
and how they hinder democracy. Again,
use the three principles and give specific
examples.
4) Choose ONE of the governmental
institutions (Congress, Executive branch,
Supreme Court), define the various roles
they play in our political system, how they
advance democracy and how they hinder
it.
5) Your evaluation of how democratic the
U.S. is.
NO SOURCES NEEDED