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Unit Five: Constitutional Foundations
Pathways of Action
Dillon
, South Carolina
Last Tuesday, President Obama referred to a young girl from Dillon, S.C.
How does Bethea's story reflect the themes in this chapter?
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Ratings based on * citizen participation in government decision making
* extent of political rights and individual liberties
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What are some of the differences between the United States (which earns a 1 from Freedom House) and North Korea or Saudi Arabia (which earn 7s from Freedom House)?
Free: 1 Not Free: 7
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Pathways of Actions
Definition:
Types:
• Elections
• Lobbying
• Court
• Grassroots
• Cultural Change
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Pathways of Action: Abortion
How have Americans tried to shape the debate over abortion?
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What can you learn about how law and policy develop in the U.S. from this snapshot of the abortion issue?
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What elements are essential for stability in government?
1.) Broadly accepted framework
2.) Stable and powerful political culture
3.) Variety of ways for citizens to seek and achieve policy changes
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The Constitution has provided a blueprint for our
government for 234 years.
How do the actions of Tysheoma Bethea help us understand why the Constitution has lasted so long?