1) After consulting the notes on how our political system works please answer the following questions.
Reference: https://www.mediafire.com/file/mtno3s07m4blwpn/Politics_and_Change.pptx/file
(A) Why do you believe that so many people say they hate politics? What makes politics something so difficult for people to engage with? (50-100 words, 10 points)
(B) The notes would indicate that one thing people do to get their voice heard politically is what’s called disruption. What is an example of disruption and do you think disruption is an okay practice? (50-100 words, 10 points)
(C) List and explain three things from the notes that are new to you and that you found interesting. Make sure to clearly explain the point and why it is of interest to you (50-100 words, 10 points)
After consulting the notes on how social change occurs please answer the following questions
(D) What is McDonaldization? List and explain at least two ways that it has changed society and how we react to things? (50-100 words, 10 points)
(E) What is an institution or thing in America that you see being impacted by McDonaldization? Give at least two examples of how McDonaldization applies (50-100 words, 10 points)
(F) Social movements are institutions that create change. What are least two things that a social movement needs in order to work (50-100 words, 10 points)
2) After watching the film RBG, answer the following 3 questions: Reference: https://www.amazon.com/RBG-Ruth-Bader-Ginsburg/dp/B07CT8KKRZ
A) List and explain at least 3 things that RBG has done that make her an important person in the political world (75-100 words)
(B) Is this an admirable person in your estimation… why or why not? (50-100 words)
C) Write a review of this film explaining whether you like the film or not and at least a few reasons. In answer the prompt make sure to discuss at least 3 specific aspects of the film. (200-250 words)
3) After watching the film Get Me Roger Stone, answer the following 3 questions:
(A) List and explain at least 3 things that Roger Stone has done that make her an important person in the political world (100-150 words)
(B) Is this an admirable person in your estimation… why or why not? (50-100 words)
(C) Write a review of this film explaining whether you like the film or not and at least a few reasons. In answer the prompt make sure to discuss at least 3 specific aspects of the film. (200-250 words)
4) After watching the film American Factory, answer the following 3 questions:
(A) Briefly summarize the film and explain the central purpose of the film (100-150 words)
(B) When thinking about working for Fuyao, why would workers want to vote to form a union?
C) Why might they vote against a union? (100-150 words)
(D) Write a review of this film explaining whether you like the film or not and at least a few reasons. In answer the prompt make sure to discuss at least 3 specific aspects of the film. (200-250 words)
(5) Watch Season 1: Episode 4 of the television show “Explained” on Netflix. The episode is titled “Political Correctness” and is 19 minutes long.
(A) Then, in 200-250 words explain what you found most interesting about the episode, citing at least two things from the episode. B) Then, discuss if there is an issue, or word, or type of thing, that bothers you when people say but if you said it you’re afraid you might be called too sensitive? C) Did this episode change how you feel about that potential sensitivity?
6) After reading the provided chapter by Ezra Klein please answer the following question in 300-400 words. https://www.mediafire.com/file/v82x9i5piljj2t5/Klein-Why_We%2527re_Polarized.pdf/file
(A) Write a summary of Klein’s arguments, highlighting at least 3 examples to support your point. Make sure that you are explaining why America has become so polarized.
B) Finally, explain whether you agree with his argument.
7) Pick a country in the world other than the United States and search online for articles about relations between the United States and that country. So, for example if you picked Israel you would probably google “United States-Israel Relations” and get a decent number of results. After reading at least THREE articles with relevant information do the following:
(A) Link at least 3 articles you read for this topic.
(B) Write between 250-300 words on whether or not the United States has a good relationship with the country you have chosen and why you believe it has this good or bad relationship with the country. Provide at least two supporting facts for your argument.
*Don’t overthink this assignment. This is just designed to get you thinking about how America impacts other areas of the world.*
8) Learn Something and Decide:
(A) Pick any political topic of your choice. It should be something that you don’t feel like you know very much about.
(B) Read at least 5 news articles online about the topic.
(C) Put links to all 5 articles in your answer. In 400-600 words briefly summarize what you learned about the topic and explain whether your mind was changed in any way regarding this issue.
