Conflict Resolution [Due Friday 11/27]

Select one [1] of the following types of conflict resolution and describe which one is the most effective and preferable to settle disputes:

Negotiation
Mediation
Arbitration

Your response should include an explanation of how and why various disputes/conflicts would and could be resolved by one of the above strategies.

The Law [Due by Friday 11/20]

How does the criminal and civil law help insure justice for all citizens in the United States of America? [To prove your points use specific examples from what you have learned in class about the law]

Is the criminal justice system fair? [Why/Why not]

Political Parties and their messages [Due Friday November 13]

[A] Based on what you have learned about political parties such as the Republicans, Democrats and third parties such as the Libertarians what do think of their various planks and platforms?

[Select at least two and talk about their strengths and weaknesses]

[B] Explain your impressions of the different types of propaganda [stacked cards, emotional appeals, just plain folks, bandwagon, etc] candidates use and how and why they are effective or ineffective.

[Be as specific as possible using several examples to support your statements]

Federal Economic Policy [Due by Friday 11/6]

Based on the recent assignments about Federal Taxation [excise, estate, capital gains and tariffs] Federal Fiscal/Budget policy [taxes, revenue and expenditures] answer the following using examples and details from what you learned:

Why does the U.S. Federal government have to make wise budget decisions?