Instructions The Electoral College was created to protect US citizens against mob rule. Mob rule is the control of a lawful government system by a mass of people through violence […]

Initial Post Instructions Discuss the differences and similarities between the presidential and parliamentary systems, including the executive and legislative branches. Which system do you feel serves its citizen better? Why? […]

Instructions Research the background of your Congressional representatives based on your address listed with CU – two senators and a member of the House of Representatives. Find out about their […]

Initial Post Instructions Why is our Constitution vague? What are the pros and cons of having a constitution that is written vaguely? Pick a “vague’ portion of the US Constitution. […]

Instructions You are attending an international journalist event and have been chosen to give a presentation of the roles of the media in influencing government and its citizens. Identify and […]

Initial Post Instructions Political socialization begins young. Think about conversations around politics when you were in primary school (around age 10). Maybe there was a natural disaster in your area […]

Instructions Find an article in your local newspaper about a local policy issue that affects you. For example, an article concerning your county’s decision to privatize your trash collection service. […]

Initial Post Instructions Identify why students should learn about political science. Use evidence (cite sources) to support your response from assigned readings or online lessons, and at least one outside […]

Directions The Creativity Leads to Success Scholarship is available to all high school, college and graduate school students. You must a citizen of the US and submit an essay of […]