1. Identify one (1) member of congress who has ethically violated his position. Briefly discuss the reason for the ethical violation and provide two (2) reasons why you agree or disagree with the verdict and any penalties. Provide examples to support your answer.

2. Discuss two (2) political reasons why a third party candidate has never been successful in winning a presidential election. Provide examples to support the answer.

3. Identify one (1) current issue facing the United States today. Determine whether the issue is under the jurisdiction of federal or state authority. Briefly discuss the amendment in the constitution this issue addresses and provide two (2) changes you would make to the amendment to resolve the issue.

• identify informed opinions on issues and questions involving the U.S. Government, national political processes, policy making, and the notion of democracy.

• employ terminology used to study political science and American government.

• develop reasoned written and spoken presentations on issues and questions involving the u.s. Government and national political processes using information in the course.

• describe the basic values of American political culture.

• explain how the federal system of government works.

• explore different perspectives on issues and questions about the U.S. Government and national political processes.

• describe the importance of an informed, effective citizenship for the national government and political processes.

• use concepts from our study of U.S. National government and politics (such as models of democracy) to discuss government and politics in state, local, and international contexts.

• examine the evolution of presidential power in military affairs.

• use technology and information resources to research issues in the field of U.S. Government and politics.

• write clearly and concisely about U.S. Government and politics using proper writing mechanics.