Constitution and Civil Liberties
Writing Assignment Chapters 1, 2, and 14
Introduction, Constitution and Civil Liberties
- Locate a current events article from the past year. The event should be related to politics or government policy in the United States. The source must be credible such as a reputable news outlet.
- Summarize the article in your own words.
- Explain how the article/event is related to one or more of the concepts below taken from the chapters.
Formatting: 3 pages total (see the template in content)
APA 7th title page
One-page (or more) single space content (Times New Roman, 12†font, left-justified)
In-text citations (Author, year)
Separate APA 7th reference page
Concepts to connect to a current event:
separation of powers
checks/balances
direct democracy
legitimacy
tyranny
federalism
right to an attorney
establishment clause
Freedom of religion
prior restraint