Political Science 111
Discussion Question 6
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Due March 19 at 11:59
Explain the purpose of the Voting Rights Act. How has it been weakened in recent years? Is some form of the Voting Rights Act still needed? Why or why not? Are Voter ID laws a necessary measure to protect against fraud or do they hinder people’s voting rights? Explain. Read Chapter 5 and the CQ Researcher article before responding to this question.Please submit your initial answer by midnight Wednesday and respond to two other students’ posts by midnight on Sunday.
Current Events 2
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Due March 19 at 11:59 PM
This week students should post on a current event relating to the topic of civil liberties or civil rights in America. Please submit your initial answer by midnight Friday and respond to two other students’ posts by midnight on Sunday.
Discussion Question 7
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Due March 19 at 11:59 PM
Explain the arguments for and against Affirmative Action. Are programs like Affirmative Action still needed? Is the Texas plan to admit the top students from each high school a better alternative? Why or why not? Check out the resources on Affirmative Action in the content area. Please submit your initial answer by midnight Sunday.
